Isanti County public meetings in 2025

Drainage Authority

The Isanti County Drainage Authority will meet to discuss ditch petitions and project support. The body will review updates on beaver trapping and dam removal, as well as costs for the Ditch Inspector position.

• Resolution to support MDM Projects within County Drainage Systems
• County Ditch 16 MDM Petition update
• County Ditch 13 SWCD Petition for wetland restoration
• Beaver Trapping & Dam Removal updates
• Ditch Inspector position costs

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board will discuss and vote on the 2026 budget, levy, and fee schedule, approve various contracts, and hold public hearings on a cannabis ordinance and the fee schedule.

• Approve 2026 Budget and Levy
• Public Hearing: Proposed 2026 Fee Schedule
• Public Hearing: Cannabis Ordinance
• Approve 2026 Tobacco License Renewals
• Approve Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant

The Isanti County Board unanimously approved claims and warrants totaling $534,110.64. It also adopted a 3.5% cost‑of‑living increase for non‑contract staff and approved several permits, grants, and personnel actions.

• Approved claims and warrants totaling $534,110.64 (unanimous)
• Approved 3.5% COLA increase for non‑contract staff for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Zion Lutheran Church exempt permit for bingo and raffle on May 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for East Central Energy, Connexus Energy, and Lumen Technologies (unanimous)
• Accepted MN State Grant $11,824.76 for OHV safety services (unanimous)
• Accepted MN State Grant $8,858.02 for snowmobile safety services (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for gravel pit operation by Peterson Sisters LLC and Knife River Corp (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: transfer of Bridget Rossmann, part‑time status for Taylor Swierczek, and resignation of Nancy Chalstrom (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on December 11, 2025, to consider four requests for variances from setback requirements for structures including a greenhouse, a covered porch, a commercial addition, and a rural tourism business.

• Public hearing for Onesmus Mutio to construct a greenhouse
• Public hearing for Evan Molin to construct a covered porch
• Public hearing for Al Doberstein to construct a commercial addition
• Public hearing for Thomas & Adrienne Wolcyn to vary tourism business setback distance
• Meeting held at Isanti County Government Center, 555 18th Avenue SW

The board approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted four separate zoning variances for a greenhouse, a covered porch, a commercial addition, and a rural tourism business setback. Additional approvals were made for stair and landing constructions on an existing event‑center building.

• Approved November 13, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Onesmus Mutio to build one greenhouse 80 ft from Township Road centerline (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Evan Molin to build a covered porch 110 ft from County Road centerline (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Al Doberstein to add a commercial addition 100 ft from Township Road centerline (unanimous)
• Approved variance to vary Section 6 for Wolcyn rural tourism business, allowing 500‑ft setback exception (unanimous)
• Approved construction of stairs with a landing on the west side of the event‑center 70 ft from State Highway 95 right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved construction of stairs with a landing on the south side of the event‑center (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 10:08 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Dec. 11, 2025 to consider four separate requests. Items include a preliminary plat for West Side Woodlands, a conditional use permit for a rural tourism event center, an amendment to an interim use permit for a limited rural business and home occupation, and an interim use permit for a gravel pit mining operation. The commission will review the legal descriptions and applications for each request.

• Preliminary plat presentation by Baas Properties, LLC for West Side Woodlands at 32536 Jackson Road NE, Cambridge (S ½ of SW ¼ of Section 31, Township 36, Range 23).
• Conditional use permit request by Lotoua Yang for a rural tourism event center at 9737 Highway 95 NE, North Branch (E ½ of NE ¼ of SE ¼ Except N 12 Rods of Section 13, Township 35, Range 22).
• Amendment to an Interim Use Permit (dated Sep 12 2024) by Brian Carlson for a limited rural business and home occupation storage at 29750 Tucker Street NE, Cambridge (S ½ of SE ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 24, Township 35, Range 23).
• Interim use permit request by Peterson Sisters LLC and Knife River Corp – North Central for a gravel pit mining sand, gravel, peat, and black dirt at 4322 18th Court NE, Blaine and 4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids (NW ¼ of NE ¼ & NE ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 1, Township 37, Range 25).

The commission unanimously denied Lotoua Yang's Conditional Use Permit to operate a rural tourism event center because required site, traffic, noise, signage, drainage, lighting, and lighting plans were not provided. It also unanimously approved Baas Properties' preliminary plat for West Side Woodlands with four highway‑right‑of‑way conditions. The board agreed to remove Condition #12 from Brian Carlson's Interim Use Permit and accepted revisions to other conditions.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for Rural Tourism event center (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for West Side Woodlands with four highway conditions (unanimous)
• Removed Condition #12 from Brian Carlson's Interim Use Permit (agreement)
• Accepted revised wording for Condition #4 and Condition #15 of the same permit

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a health and human services presentation on fraud prevention and investigation. Members will consider proposed changes to the County Board agenda, including consent agenda items and suggestions for future board business. The meeting will include a review of the 2026 County budget and the assignment of committee roles for the coming year. A miscellaneous segment and adjournment follow.

• HHS Overview of Fraud Prevention and Investigation
• Proposed changes to County Board agenda (consent items and suggestions)
• 2026 Budget Review
• 2026 Committee Assignments
• Miscellaneous

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on a range of items at its December 2, 2025 meeting. Items include approving the meeting agenda and minutes, adopting a local sales tax resolution and a LRIP CSAH 5 resolution, and renewing several health and human services contracts for 2026. The board will also approve final plats for the Lilienthal Addition, Springer Woodlands, and Schowalter Acres, and will consider claims and warrants totaling $1,860,891.78. All actions are subject to roll‑call votes.

• Approve Local Sales Tax Resolution
• Approve LRIP CSAH 5 Resolution
• Approve contract renewals with Avivo, Canvas Health, Ohana Guardianship Services, Rise Up Psychological Services for 2026
• Approve final plats for Lilienthal Addition, Springer Woodlands, Schowalter Acres
• Approve Claims and Warrants totaling $1,860,891.78

The board set a public hearing for the County Capital Improvement Plan on Jan 6 2026. It approved a $2 million transfer from the General Fund to the new Capital Projects Fund and revised the fund‑balance policy from $2.2 million to $2 million (3‑2 vote). Commissioners also approved a 0.25 % local option sales tax to fund a $23 million highway department facility (4‑1 vote) along with several personnel hires, a $56,615 park restroom contract, and Minnesota Paid Leave cost‑sharing agreements.

• Set public hearing for Capital Improvement Plan on Jan 6 2026 (unanimous)
• Revise Fund Balance Policy from $2.2 M to $2 M (3‑2)
• Transfer $2 M from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Approve $56,615 Huffcutt Concrete contract for Springvale County Park restroom (unanimous)
• Approve Minnesota Paid Leave premium cost‑sharing MOUs (unanimous)
• Approve personnel hires: Hannah Husom (Social Worker) and regular status for Stephanie White, Alicia Brever, Casey Casper (unanimous)
• Approve final plat for Lilienthal Addition (unanimous)
• Approve resolution supporting 0.25 % local option sales tax for highway department facility (4‑1)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the October 2025 budget report and September invoices totaling $77,155.90. Commissioners will receive updates on park projects, including the start of Phase I development at Springvale Park with a parking‑lot expansion contract of $80,450.00. The commission will also consider a wildlife‑photography special‑use permit request, the 2026 fee schedule, and per‑diem allocations.

• Phase I Development – Springvale Park parking‑lot expansion contract $80,450.00
• Vegsund Park buckthorn foliar‑spray management cost $14,862.50
• Bills & invoices for September $77,155.90 and November $93,250.57 total
• Wildlife Photography Special Use Permit request (no dollar amount)
• 2026 Park fee schedule proposal (no dollar amount)

The commission approved the October 2025 budget report and the October bills totaling $93,250.57. It also approved the continuation of the $80 fee for a four‑hour shelter rental with no fee for nonprofits, despite two members voting nay. Additional routine items such as the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and Phase I development updates were approved.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 28th Park Board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved October 2025 Budget Report (motion carried)
• Approved October bills & invoices totaling $93,250.57 (motion carried)
• Continued $80/4‑hour shelter fee and waived fee for nonprofits; passed despite two nay votes (motion carried)
• Noted Phase I development at Springvale Park completed (parking lots and play area)
• Recorded that a Special Use Permit for wildlife photography will be drafted for review

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed change to the statewide shotgun zone. It will prioritize capital improvement items, finalize the Capital Improvement Plan, and review the creation and initial funding of a capital fund. The board will also review the 2026 budget. The meeting ends with miscellaneous items before adjournment.

• Discussion of change in statewide shotgun zone
• Prioritization of capital improvement items
• Finalization of the Capital Improvement Plan
• Review of capital fund creation and initial funding
• Review of the 2026 budget

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board approved the classification of tax‑forfeited parcels as non‑conservation and authorized their public sale. It also approved several health‑service contracts, a $48,344 invoice for squad cameras, and set the minimum salaries for elected officials for 2026.

• Classified tax‑forfeited lands as non‑conservation and approved their sale (List #2025‑1).
• Approved payment of $48,344.00 to Guardian Fleet Safety for eight squad cameras.
• Approved contracts with Therapeutic Services Agency Inc. for Uncompensated Care, Placement Screening Team, and Family Coordinator Services.
• Approved contract with Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment for detoxification services.
• Set 2026 elected official minimum salaries: Auditor‑Treasurer $33,239; Attorney $177,528; Commissioner $33,239; Sheriff $138,195.

The Isanti County Board unanimously rezoned the parcel described as That PT of E/2 of SW/4 from Agriculture/Residential to Business district. It also ratified several personnel hires, accepted donations, approved utility permits, and awarded the 2025‑2026 snow‑removal contract to DW Companies. Additional approvals included $1,860,891.78 in claims and warrants, multiple health‑services contracts, and scheduling a public hearing for the 2026 fee schedule.

• Approved personnel hires: Elizabeth Johnson, Christian Guerin, Jordan Kruzel (unanimous)
• Approved public notice requesting newspaper bids for 2026 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing Dec 16, 2025 for 2026 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted specified donations to County (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for East Central Energy fiber‑optic installations (unanimous)
• Approved claims and warrants totaling $1,860,891.78 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025‑2026 snow removal contract to DW Companies (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of described parcel to Business district (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2025 to consider six requests. Four applicants seek permission to build structures that do not meet required setbacks from roads or water features. One applicant requests a zoning ordinance variance for a kennel use. The meeting also includes an update from the Minnesota County Insurance Trust Training.

• Onesmus Mutio – request to construct three greenhouse structures with reduced setback from County Road centerline.
• Mitchell Godich – request to construct a pole‑type structure with reduced setback from a private road easement.
• Anthony Casale – request to vary the Rural Service Center District zoning ordinance for a kennel requiring reduced lot‑size and distance setbacks.
• Timothy Haag – request to construct a detached garage with reduced setback from Township Road centerline.
• Richard Chubb – request to construct a pole‑type structure with reduced setbacks from lake high watermark, road right‑of‑way, and septic system area.

The Board of Adjustment approved variance requests for a pole structure on Mitchell Godich's property, a detached garage for Timothy Haag, and a pole structure for Richard Chubb (while denying the septic‑setback portion). It denied the kennel variance for Anthony Casale and tabled the greenhouse request from Onesmus Mutio until the December 11 meeting. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Tabled Onesmus Mutio greenhouse setback request until Dec 11 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Mitchell Godich 30’ x 64’ pole structure variance at 74.5’ from private road easement (unanimous)
• Denied Anthony Casale kennel variance request (unanimous)
• Approved Timothy Haag 30’ x 40’ detached garage variance at 75’ from township road centerline (unanimous)
• Approved Richard Chubb 30’ x 50’ pole structure variance (61’ from lake high watermark, 18.2” from road right‑of‑way) (unanimous)
• Denied Richard Chubb pole structure variance for septic‑setback portion (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a cannabis ordinance amendment and two specific land use requests. The body will also receive a training update from the Minnesota County Insurance Trust.

• Amendment to the Isanti County Cannabis Ordinance regarding cultivation in the Agriculture/Residential District
• Preliminary plat of Heather Meadows North requested by Richard Sonsteby
• Conditional Use Permit for a monthly fundraising car show requested by Tinker, LLC & Jake Olsen
• Update from the Minnesota County Insurance Trust Training

The commission approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then recommended approval of the Heather Meadows North preliminary plat, requiring a 60‑foot county right‑of‑way and specific driveway standards; the motion carried with L. Reynolds abstaining. Finally, the commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a monthly classic‑car fundraiser event with 16 stipulated conditions.

• Approved minutes from Oct 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Heather Meadows North preliminary plat with access and right‑of‑way conditions (motion carried, L. Reynolds abstained)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for monthly car‑show fundraiser with 16 conditions (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding tax forfeited parcel classification and consider the online sale of such properties. The meeting also includes reviews of the Capital Improvement Plan and 2026 elected official salaries.

• Public hearing on Tax Forfeited Parcel Classification
• Approval of 2026 Elected Official Salaries
• Payment for 8 installed squad cameras for the Sheriff's Office
• Contracts with Therapeutic Services Agency Inc. for uncompensated care, placement screening, and family coordinator services
• Contract with Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services for detoxification services

The Isanti County Board unanimously approved the classification of tax‑forfeited lands as non‑conservation and authorized their online sale from Dec 15 2025 to Jan 14 2026. It also approved a $48,344 safety‑camera invoice, multiple health‑service contracts, personnel hires and transfers, utility permits, and appointed a County Surveyor. The board set 2026 elected‑official salary minimums with a 3‑2 vote. One item—highway‑maintenance superintendent compensation—was tabled for further research.

• Approved classification of tax‑forfeited lands as non‑conservation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sell tax‑forfeited land online Dec 15 2025‑Jan 14 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $48,344 invoice to Guardian Fleet Safety for squad cameras (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Therapeutic Services Agency for Uncompensated Care Services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Therapeutic Services Agency for Placement Screening Team Services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Therapeutic Services Agency for Family Coordinator Services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment for Detoxification Services (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 elected‑official salary minimums: Auditor‑Treasurer $33,239; Attorney $177,528; Commissioner $33,239; Sheriff $138,195 (3‑2 vote)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review the up‑to‑date budget report through September 2025, approve bills and invoices totaling $77,155.90, and hear the Director’s Report on programs and park projects. The commission will also discuss Phase I development at Springvale Park, the Phillip G. Nyman County Park deed and cleanup contract, and the Common Ground Concert Series.

• Phase I Development – Springvale Park: contract awarded to DW Companies to expand parking lots
• Play Area Equipment – Springvale: purchase from Landscape Structures for $71,415.42
• Bills & Invoices total $77,155.90, including per diem $420 and various supplies
• Phillip G. Nyman Property: deed recorded; DW Companies contract for debris cleanup
• Common Ground Concert Series discussed as upcoming event

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the amended agenda, the September 23rd Park Board minutes, the September 2025 budget report, and September bills and invoices totaling $77,155.90. All motions were carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 23rd Park Board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September 2025 Budget Report (motion carried)
• Approved September bills & invoices totaling $77,155.90 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room. The commission will review an interim use permit request for a gravel pit (sand, gravel, peat, black dirt) submitted by Peterson Sisters, LLC and Knife River Corp – North Central. It will also consider draft language to amend the county’s cannabis ordinance regarding cultivation in the Agriculture/Residential District. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review interim use permit request for a gravel pit (sand, gravel, peat, black dirt) – Peterson Sisters, LLC (4322 18" Court NE, Blaine) and Knife River Corp – North Central (4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids)
• Review draft amendment to the Isanti County Cannabis Ordinance on cultivation in the Agriculture/Residential District

The Planning Commission approved the October 9 minutes with a name correction, unanimously. It recommended accepting the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for an interim use permit for a gravel pit, also unanimously. All members voiced support for the draft cannabis ordinance and set a public hearing for November 13, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Oct 9 minutes with correction of Kathy Skiba name (unanimous)
• Recommended accepting EAW for interim use permit for gravel pit (unanimous)
• Supported draft cannabis ordinance (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled public hearing on draft cannabis ordinance for Nov 13, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint a County Surveyor and approve several Health and Human Services contracts. The agenda also includes a 2025 construction project update and the approval of Planning Commission actions.

• Appointment of County Surveyor
• Contracts for Health and Human Services with AndiSites, Trimin Systems, Inc., and Kanabec County
• Reimbursement for Spencer Brook Township Cleanup Day
• 2025 Construction Project Update from the County Highway Engineer
• Approval of actions from the October 9, 2025, Planning Commission meeting

The commissioners unanimously approved a series of utility permits for East Central Energy to install underground fiber optic service lines at several residential locations across the county. They also unanimously approved claims and warrants totaling $517,101.40, health and human services payments of $639,828.71, and a grant amendment for the Community Support Program. Additional unanimous actions included a contract with TriMin Systems, an interim short‑term‑rental permit, a recommendation to discuss the Rural Tourism Ordinance, and reimbursement to Spencer Brook Township.

• Approved eight East Central Energy utility permits (unanimous)
• Approved claims and warrants totaling $517,101.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Isanti County Health and Human Services payments $639,828.71 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Community Support Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved contract with TriMin Systems for 2026 computer services (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for short‑term rental at 1143 S Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended Planning Commission subcommittee discuss Rural Tourism Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement $740.69 to Spencer Brook Township for Clean Up Day (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a working session to discuss proposed amendments to the cannabis ordinance related to cultivation in the Agriculture/Residential District. The commission will also consider changes to the Rural Tourism Ordinance. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion only.

• Amendments to the cannabis ordinance concerning cultivation in the Agriculture/Residential District
• Amendments to the Rural Tourism Ordinance

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to consider three variance applications. One request seeks to vary Shoreland District design criteria to permit two water‑oriented structures on Lot 31, East Cambridge Lakeview Acres. A second request asks to build three greenhouse structures with reduced setback from County Road Centerline on Lot 5, Block 1, Bradford Hills Phase 2. The third request proposes a lot where an existing structure would have a reduced side‑property‑line setback in Stanchfield Township.

• Variance for Scott & Christine Hedberg to allow two water‑oriented structures on Lot 31, East Cambridge Lakeview Acres (Shoreland District, Section 11, Subdivision 5).
• Variance for Onesmus Mutio to construct three greenhouse structures with less than required setback from County Road Centerline on Lot 5, Block 1, Bradford Hills Phase 2.
• Variance for Kurt & Melissa Altendorf to create a lot with an existing structure set back less than required from the side property line in Stanchfield Township.

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing Scott & Christine Hedberg to keep a 200‑square‑foot, 11.3‑foot‑high water‑oriented shed with conditions, and also approved Kurt & Melissa Altendorf’s lot‑creation variance that places an existing structure 10 ft from the side property line. It denied the Hedbergs’ request for a second water‑oriented structure. The request from Onesmus Mutio to build three greenhouse structures was tabled until the November 13 meeting.

• Approved Hedberg variance for one 200 sq ft water‑oriented structure (unanimous)
• Denied Hedberg request for a second water‑oriented structure (unanimous)
• Approved Altendorf lot‑creation variance allowing structure 10 ft from side line (unanimous)
• Tabled Mutio greenhouse construction request until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September 11, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room. The commission will consider eight items, including three preliminary plat presentations, a rezoning request, several use permit applications, and a recommendation to discuss a Rural Tourism Ordinance. Each request will be reviewed for compliance with county land‑use regulations. The meeting may also include participation by a County Commissioner as a voting representative.

• Rezoning request by Abheron LLC to change land from Agriculture/Residential to Business zoning
• Interim Use Permit application for a short‑term rental at 1143 S Shore Drive, Plymouth
• Conditional Use Permit request for a rural tourism event center at 9737 Highway 95 NE, North Branch
• Amendment to an Interim Use Permit for a limited rural business and home occupation at 29750 Tucker Street NE, Cambridge
• Recommendation for the Planning Commission Subcommittee to discuss the Rural Tourism Ordinance

The commission approved three preliminary plat requests for J & P Acres, Springer Woodlands, and Lilienthal Addition, all with unanimous votes. It also approved a rezoning of a 70.22‑acre property from Agriculture/Residential to Business District, again unanimously. Finally, the commission granted an interim use permit for a short‑term rental with extensive conditions, with one member abstaining.

• Approved preliminary plat for J & P Acres (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Springer Woodlands (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lilienthal Addition (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 70.22‑acre parcel to Business District (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for short‑term rental with conditions (unanimous, Lyle Reynolds abstained)

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will vote on a range of items, including personnel actions, utility permits, and several land use approvals. Major decisions include a $341,758.50 professional services agreement with Stonebrooke Engineering for design of County State‑Aid Highway 5 and a $308,257.73 claim and warrant payment. The board will also approve final plats for new subdivisions and a hazardous‑waste mercury drop‑off at the Chisago County facility.

• Approve professional services agreement with Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. up to $341,758.50 for preliminary and final design of CSAH 5
• Approve Claims and Warrants payment totaling $308,257.73
• Approve utility permits for underground fiber‑optic lines at 34705 Dolphin St NW (Princeton), 3787 269th Ave NE (Isanti), and 30291 Zodiac St NE (North Branch)
• Approve final plats for Wheeler Second Addition, Wheeler Addition, and Landmrck Acres
• Approve hazardous‑waste drop‑off of mercury at the Chisago County Households Hazardous Waste facility

The Isanti County Board unanimously approved two special assessments, including a $75,586 assessment on parcel 16.146.0010 (409 Main St) for 2026 taxes. It also authorized several equipment purchases, awarded public defender contracts, and adopted a bridge‑replacement priority list. Additional actions included personnel hires and transfers, a snow‑removal bid advertisement, and grant agreements.

• Approved $75,586 special assessment on parcel 16.146.0010 (409 Main St) (unanimous)
• Approved $6,164.11 special assessment on parcel 02.111.0020 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar 265 Compact Track Loader for $132,867.05 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Towmaster T-16DT Drop‑Deck Tilt Trailer for $18,312.72 (unanimous)
• Awarded Public Defender contracts to Norton Law ($42,000) and Donegan Law Office ($27,000) (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for 2025‑2026 snow‑removal bids (unanimous)
• Approved trade‑in of 2019 John Deere mower for new mower costing $10,710.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Bridge Replacement Priority List requesting future funding (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The commission will review the budget through August 2025 and discuss development phases for Anderson and Springvale Parks. The meeting includes reports on the Maple Ridge Park Preserve and the Phillip G. Nyman property.

• Phase III Development – Anderson Park
• Phase I Development - Springvale Park
• Phillip G. Nyman Property
• Becklin Homestead Park / WMA Restoration Projects
• Budget report and bills/invoices through August 2025

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved its amended agenda, the August 26th Park Board minutes, the July 2025 budget report, and September bills and invoices totaling $10,720.70. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved August 26th Park Board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 2025 budget report (motion carried)
• Approved September bills & invoices totaling $10,720.70 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission Subcommittee is holding a working session. The body will discuss an amendment to the cannabis ordinance concerning cultivation in the Agriculture/Residential District.

• Amendment to cannabis ordinance regarding cultivation in the Agriculture/Residential District

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of approvals, including a land acquisition, a server‑room cooling unit replacement contract, deed restrictions for county parks, a professional services contract for a highway project, and payment of $207,027.60 in claims and warrants. These items are scheduled for discussion during the September 16, 2025 regular meeting.

• Approve land acquisition presented by Bob McGillivray, Trust for Public Land
• Award Government Center 1st Floor Server Room Cooling Unit Replacement
• Approve deed restrictions for Irving & John Anderson County Park and Springvale County Park
• Approve Professional Services Contract for SP 030‑605‑036
• Approve Claims and Warrants payment of $207,027.60

The Isanti County Board approved several items, including personnel actions, donations, utility permits, and claims. It adopted deed restrictions for two county parks and approved bids for park improvements and property cleanup. The board also approved a resolution to manage tax‑forfeited lands and adopted a preliminary 2026 budget and levy of $29,188,527. A Truth in Taxation meeting was scheduled for December 4.

• Approved County Business Items (personnel actions, donations, utility permits, claims and warrants)
• Approved deed restrictions for Irving & John Anderson Park and Springvale County Park
• Approved bids for Springvale County Park parking lot expansion and Nyman Property cleanup
• Approved resolution delegating authority to administer tax‑forfeited lands and initiate eviction action
• Approved adoption of preliminary 2026 Budget and Levy of $29,188,527
• Scheduled Truth in Taxation Meeting for December 4 at 6:00 pm

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 11, 2025, to consider four requests for variances to setback requirements for new construction and lot creation.

• James and MaryEllen Sax: Variance for single family dwelling at 28394 Lakewood Drive NW
• Deanna Boysen: Variance for deck construction at 19 300th Trail NE
• Nathan & Sandy Romdahl: Variance for addition at 5337 County Road 6
• Adam Crockett: Variance for pole structure at 27634 Lakewood Drive
• Michael Kelzenberg: Variance for creating three lots at 5235 313th Avenue NW

The Board of Adjustment approved four variance requests: a single‑family dwelling for James and MaryEllen Sax, a deck for Deanna Boysen, an addition for Nathan & Sandy Romsdahl, and a pole‑type structure for Adam Crockett. All four motions carried unanimously. The Board denied Michael Kelzenberg’s request to create three subdivided lots, also unanimously.

• Approved Sax single‑family dwelling variance (unanimous)
• Approved Boysen deck variance (unanimous)
• Approved Romsdahl addition variance (unanimous)
• Approved Crockett pole‑type structure variance (unanimous)
• Denied Kelzenberg three‑lot subdivision variance (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:20 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider five requests. Three requests are to present preliminary plats for proposed developments: Titan Farms Phase 3, Landmrck Acres, and J & P Acres. Two requests involve conditional use permits: one to amend an existing permit to allow a storage‑locker operator to store and sell abandoned goods and vehicles as an auto dealership, and another to expand a mirror and glass business. A quorum of the County Board may be present, but Board members will not have voting rights.

• Preliminary plat presentation for Titan Farms Phase 3 (HHTF, LLC) – legal description: Pt NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 28; Pt NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 27; etc.
• Preliminary plat presentation for Landmrck Acres (Landmrck, LLC) – legal description: Pt N ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 27, Township 35, Range 25.
• Preliminary plat presentation for J & P Acres (Kurt & Melissa Altendorf) – legal description: SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 16, Township 37, Range 23.
• Amendment of Conditional Use Permit (dated April 11 2024) to allow a storage‑locker maintenance company to store and sell abandoned goods and vehicles as an auto dealership (Craig Wright & Davron Gafurov).
• Conditional use permit request to expand a legal non‑conforming mirror and glass business (Lois & John Wojack).

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August meetings. It approved preliminary plats for Titan Farms Phase 3 and Landmrck Acres with easement conditions, tabled the J & P Acres plat for further clarification, and approved an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit allowing an auto‑dealership operation with ten specified conditions.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Titan Farms Phase 3 with easement conditions (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Landmrck Acres with easement conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled preliminary plat for J & P Acres pending clarification (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Conditional Use Permit for auto‑dealership with ten conditions (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss school safety topics, including drones and school mapping. It will hold a final discussion of the county budget. The meeting will also cover capital improvement planning and miscellaneous items.

• School safety topics – drones and school mapping
• Final budget discussion
• Capital improvement planning
• Miscellaneous items

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a software transition for the Sheriff's Office and review several final plats for residential additions. The board will also set hearing dates for tax forfeit property and ditch rerouting.

• Contract between Centralsquare Solutions for LETG software transition for the County Sheriff
• Final plats for Maple Crest 2nd Addition, Peaceful Acres, Peterson Farms, and Wendberg Addition
• Bid for abatement of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 26 Block 4 Francis Lake Shores
• Petition for the impounding, rerouting, and diverting of Isanti County Ditch 20 Waters
• Rust Redemption Project application to conduct off-site gambling

The board unanimously approved a one‑year $83,453.04 contract with Central Square Solutions to transition from Oracle to LETG. It denied Gerald Schmieg's interim use permit for sand and soil extraction by a 3‑1 vote. It also approved multiple interim and conditional use permits, utility fiber‑optic permits, and a final payment to Allied Blacktop for Contract No. 2506.

• Approved transition to LETG with $83,453.04 contract (unanimous)
• Denied Gerald Schmieg interim use permit for sand, gravel, peat and black dirt (3‑1, Berg opposed, Westerberg abstained)
• Approved Scott Robinette interim use permit for automobile repair shop (unanimous)
• Approved Nicole Klinkner interim use permit for home‑occupation storage facility (unanimous, LaRowe abstained)
• Approved Great River Energy conditional use permit for telecommunications tower (unanimous)
• Approved Rust Redemption Projects application to conduct off‑site gambling (unanimous)
• Approved three East Central Energy utility permits for underground and overhead fiber‑optic lines (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $24,720.10 to Allied Blacktop Company for Contract No. 2506 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider six requests for permits and rezoning. These include applications for mining, business operations, and a telecommunications tower.

• Request by Abheron LLC to rezone property from Agriculture/Residential to Business Zoning District in Isanti Township
• Request by Great River Energy for a Conditional Use Permit for a Telecommunications Tower in Cambridge Township
• Interim Use Permit requests for mining sand, gravel, peat, and black dirt by Steven Cartwright/Isanti SWCD and Gerald Schmieg
• Interim Use Permit request by Scott Robinette for an automobile or vehicular repair shop in Stanford Township
• Interim Use Permit request by Nicole Klinkner for a livestock feed storage facility in Spencer Brook Township

The commission approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. They also voted unanimously to untable agenda item #2, bringing the Gerald Schmieg interim‑use permit request back for consideration. After discussion, the commission unanimously denied Schmieg’s request for an interim use permit to mine sand, gravel, peat and black dirt for a pond.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Untabled agenda item #2 (unanimous)
• Denied Gerald Schmieg interim‑use permit for mining pond (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Isanti County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear a budget report, and review bills and invoices. The director will report on park programs, Maple Ridge Preserve access, water sample results, and visitor numbers. Key discussions include the near-completion of Anderson Park Phase III development and planning for Springvale Park Phase I development.

• Anderson Park Phase III development nearing completion with two kiosks, gates, and dog park features remaining
• Springvale Park Phase I development planning for two parking lots, with north lot construction prioritized
• Approval of July 2025 minutes and budget report
• Bills and invoices totaling $9,495.31, including $625 portable restroom rental and $1,440 boardwalk regrading
• $702,203 reimbursed for Anderson Park Phase III development from a $132,000 match

The commission approved the amended agenda, the July 22nd board minutes, the July 2025 budget report, and August bills and invoices totaling $9,495.31. It also approved replacing Susan with Hazel as the Cambridge Park Board representative and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 22nd Park Board Minutes as amended (motion carried)
• Approved July 2025 Budget Report (motion carried)
• Approved August bills & invoices ($9,495.31) (motion carried)
• Approved replacement of Susan with Hazel as Cambridge Park Board representative (motion carried)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Subcommittee will hold a working session to discuss amendments to the county zoning ordinance. The session focuses on cultivation rules and contractor yard regulations.

• Amendments to the cannabis ordinance regarding cultivation in the Agriculture/Residential District
• Amendment to the Isanti County Zoning Ordinance regarding Contractor’s Yards

The Planning Commission subcommittee adopted five amendments to the county’s cannabis ordinance for the Agriculture/Residential District. The amendments require a minimum 10‑acre parcel, allow up to two acres of cultivation on a 10‑acre parcel, mandate a 6‑foot secured fence, require the applicant to have homestead status and live on the property, and set setbacks identical to those for structures in the district. The subcommittee scheduled a follow‑up meeting for September 17, 2025, and will invite the Sheriff’s Department, Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, Administrator’s Office, Attorney’s Office and Public Health to discuss implementation. No vote tally was recorded.

• Adopted minimum 10‑acre parcel requirement for cannabis cultivation
• Allowed up to two acres of cultivation on a 10‑acre parcel
• Required a 6‑foot secured fence around the cultivation area
• Mandated homestead status and residence on the property for cultivators
• Set setbacks to match those for structures in the Agriculture/Residential District

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several items, including a public hearing to amend the county zoning ordinance, approval of utility permits, and acceptance of land donations for park use. The board will also discuss personnel actions, contract amendments, and claims and warrants totaling $122,181.00.

• Public hearing to amend Isanti County Zoning Ordinance
• Accept donation of property for Phillip G. Nyman County Park
• Approve claims and warrants totaling $122,181.00
• Approve funding source for purchase of land for County Highway Building
• Approve Liquor License for Jumpin Jacks

The board unanimously approved using $725,000 from fund balance reserves, plus closing costs, to purchase land for a future Highway Building on August 27, 2025. They also unanimously accepted $6,211 in community donations, ratified several personnel hires and promotions, and adopted a zoning amendment exempting certain mining projects from interim use permits. Additionally, the board approved the donation of land for Phillip G. Nyman County Park (3‑0 vote with one recusal), granted a liquor license to Jumpin Jacks, and approved contract and utility permits.

• Approved $725,000 fund balance use for land purchase for future Highway Building (unanimous)
• Accepted donations totaling $6,211 for K9 program and Medallion Hunt (unanimous)
• Ratified multiple personnel hires, promotions, and a resignation (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment exempting certain mining projects from Interim Use Permit (unanimous)
• Accepted donated property as Phillip G. Nyman County Park (3‑0, Westerberg recused)
• Approved liquor license for Jumpin Jacks (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Integrated Collaborative and Therapeutic Services Agency (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for East Central Energy underground power and fiber lines (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider requests for variances from county zoning ordinances. These requests primarily involve building setbacks for garages, porches, and septic systems.

• Request for detached garage setbacks at 2878 369th Avenue NE
• Request for detached garage and lake watermark setbacks at 29490 Francis Lake Drive NW
• Request for building rights on a parcel in Stanchfield Township by Sonny Lee
• Septic system setback requests for 2028 and 2012 Glenwood Drive NE
• Request for single family dwelling lake watermark setback at 28394 Lakewood Drive NW

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment approved five variance requests, each by unanimous vote. The approvals cover detached garages for Ricky Petersen and Allan & Jolene Gummert, a pole‑type structure for Jim & Theresa Berry, a rebuilt porch for Matthew McDonnell, and a building right for Sonny Lee. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved detached garage (30 × 24 ft) for Ricky Petersen, less than required setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved detached garage (16 × 32 ft) for Allan & Jolene Gummert with 15‑ft shoreline buffer (unanimous)
• Approved pole‑type structure (40 × 60 ft) for Jim & Theresa Berry, 96 ft from road centerline (unanimous)
• Approved rebuilt porch (6 × 10 ft, 4 ft wider) for Matthew McDonnell, 84–85 ft from road centerlines (unanimous)
• Approved building right for Sonny Lee on parcel east of BN & SF Railroad right‑of‑way (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit request. The request is for a Rural Tourism operation to establish an event center for weddings and other events.

• Conditional Use Permit request from Megan Swanberg for an event center at 25751 Lily Street NW, Isanti, MN

The Isanti County Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10 meeting. It then approved preliminary plats for Showalter Acres, Wendberg Addition, Peterson Farms, Wheeler Addition, Wheeler Second Addition, and Maple Crest 2nd Addition, with conditions on driveway access and right‑of‑way for two of the projects. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

• Approved July 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Showalter Acres preliminary plat (unanimous, Lyle Reynolds abstained)
• Approved Wendberg Addition preliminary plat with driveway‑permit and setback conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Peterson Farms preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Wheeler Addition preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Wheeler Second Addition preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Maple Crest 2nd Addition preliminary plat with right‑of‑way and driveway‑permit conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will hear budget presentations from the Sheriff and several community organizations. The meeting also includes a discussion on Open Meeting Law changes.

• Sheriff Budget Presentation
• Historical Society Budget Request
• Initiative Foundation Budget Request
• Isanti County Senior Activity Center Budget Request
• Open Meeting Law Changes

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several infrastructure and zoning approvals. Key items include a grant agreement for a roundabout and a final plat for a development.

• LRIP Grant Agreement for CSAH 5 Roundabout
• Final Plat of Maple Crest
• 2025 Contract with Central Applicators
• Agreement with Pro-West and Associates
• 2026 Crime Victim Services Grant Agreement

The Isanti County Board approved a Minnesota Department of Transportation LRIP grant of $1,359,097.58 to fund a roundabout at the East Dual/CSAH 5 intersection. The board also ratified several personnel actions, utility permits, and other contracts, all by unanimous vote. A special board meeting was scheduled for September 5.

• Approved $1,359,097.58 LRIP grant for roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved hire of full‑time Social Worker Amanda Steffen (unanimous)
• Approved part‑time status for Angela Burhite and Ricki‑Lynn Granitz (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Julia Baker and Deb Miller (unanimous)
• Approved master agreement with Pro‑West & Associates for up to $6,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Collection license for Curbside Waste, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for Connexus Energy and East Central Energy (unanimous)
• Approved setting a special board meeting on September 5 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider eight requests for preliminary plats. These requests involve land divisions and development projects across multiple townships.

• Preliminary plat of Showalter Acres (Isanti Township)
• Preliminary plat of Wendberg Addition (Maple Ridge Township)
• Preliminary plat of Titan Farms Phase 3 (Springvale Township)
• Preliminary plat of Peterson Farms (Maple Ridge Township)
• Preliminary plat of Wheeler Addition and Wheeler Second Addition (Wyanett Township)

Commission members moved to un‑table agenda item #1, the Conditional Use Permit Rural Tourism request, and the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. No approval, denial, or other action on the permit was recorded. The meeting otherwise consisted of a public hearing and discussion of the application.

• Untabled agenda item #1 (Conditional Use Permit Rural Tourism request) – motion carried unanimously

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The commission will review budget reports and bills through June 2025. Members will discuss development phases for Anderson Park and Springvale Park, as well as the 2026 budget process.

• Phase III Development – Anderson Park
• Phase I Development - Springvale Park
• Green Lake Scientific and Natural Area
• 2026 Budget Process
• Maple Ridge Park Preserve

The commission voted to approve the amended agenda, the June 24th Park Board minutes, the June 2025 budget report, and July bills and invoices totaling $281,238.84. All motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 24th Park Board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June 2025 budget report (motion carried)
• Approved July bills and invoices totaling $281,238.84 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (motion carried)

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several personnel actions and zoning approvals. The board is also reviewing contracts for health services and environmental applicators.

• Final Plat of Country View Farms Second Addition
• Final Plat of WLH Pines Addition
• 2025 Contract with Central Applicators
• 2025 tobacco license for Jumpin’ Jacks
• Application to conduct excluded bingo for Dalbo Fire Department

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes, several personnel actions, and a resolution accepting $2,216 in donations. It also approved $1,212,989.55 in claims and warrants and $305,936.81 in health and human services payments. The board denied a rezoning request for two parcels and set a public hearing for August 19 to amend the zoning ordinance on mining project exemptions.

• Approved July 15 Board agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 1 Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel hires and transfers, including Sarah Rowe and Cole Mitchell (unanimous)
• Accepted donations totaling $2,216 (unanimous)
• Approved claims and warrants totaling $1,212,989.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Health and Human Services payments of $305,936.81 (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of two parcels to Business District (unanimous)
• Set public hearing Aug 19 to amend zoning ordinance on mining exemptions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review several land use requests. The body will consider two preliminary plats, a rezoning request, and two interim use permits for mining. The commission will also discuss an amendment to the county zoning ordinance regarding mining projects for water quality.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 6 to exempt certain water quality mining projects from Interim Use Permit requirements
• Request to rezone two parcels in Isanti Township from Agriculture/Residential District to Business District
• Preliminary plat of Maple Crest requested by Kay Dennis
• Preliminary plat of Peaceful Acres requested by Word of Life Ministries & Of Louisville, Inc. & Vern Peltz
• Interim Use Permit requests for mining sand, gravel, peat, and black dirt in Wyanett and Isanti Townships

The commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Maple Crest with specific right‑of‑way and access conditions. It also unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Peaceful Acres, requiring a recorded 33‑foot easement. The commission unanimously denied the request to rezone two parcels from Agriculture/Residential to Business District. Two interim‑use permit requests were tabled at the applicants’ request.

• Approved Maple Crest preliminary plat with right‑of‑way and access conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Peaceful Acres preliminary plat with 33‑foot easement condition (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of two parcels to Business District (unanimous)
• Tabled interim use permit for sand, gravel, peat and black dirt mining (applicant request)
• No decision recorded on pond interim use permit request

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two requests for zoning variances. Both requests seek permission to build structures with less than the required setback distances.

• Request from Robert & Janet Orrick (2750 Dahlia Court NW) for a single family dwelling setback variance from a Natural Environmental Lake watermark
• Request from Robert & Mary Fredell and Michael & Sarah Fredell (9360 281st Avenue NW) for a dwelling addition setback variance from a Private Road Easement

The Board of Adjustment denied Robert & Janet Orrick's request to construct a single‑family dwelling with a setback below the lake’s ordinary high watermark because the applicants were absent and no updated information was received. The board approved Robert & Mary Fredell and Michael & Sarah Fredell's request to add a 14‑by‑30‑foot addition 27 feet from the private road easement, noting the addition improves accessibility and meets required setbacks. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 12, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Orrick lake‑setback request (unanimous)
• Approved Fredell addition request (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 a.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the budget timeline and hear an introduction from the new owners of Cambridge Deputy Registrar #90. The meeting also includes a period for miscellaneous items.

• Introduction from new owners of Cambridge Deputy Registrar #90
• Budget Timeline Overview

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several service contracts and liquor licenses. The agenda includes a discussion on CSAH 5 and a presentation from MCIT.

• Contract between Isanti County Health and Human Services and East Central Drug & Violent Offenders Task Force
• Contract between Isanti County Health and Human Services and Lighthouse Child and Family Services
• 2025 tobacco license for Pine Brook Restaurant and Bar
• Temporary liquor license for Isanti County Agricultural Society
• Discussion regarding CSAH 5

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of actions, including personnel hires and promotions, additional budget work session dates, an opioid settlement contract, a mental‑health services contract, utility permits, and claims and warrants totaling $681,563.80. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved July 1 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: hire, promotions, full‑time status, and resignations (unanimous)
• Set additional Committee of the Whole/Budget Work Session dates Aug 5 and Aug 19 (unanimous)
• Approved $23,600 opioid settlement contract with East Central Drug & Violent Offenders Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Lighthouse Child and Family Services for mental‑health services (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for gas main and fiber‑optic installations (unanimous)
• Approved claims and warrants totaling $681,563.80 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a single land-use request. The commission is considering whether to grant a permit for a rural tourism business.

• Conditional Use Permit request from Megan Swanberg for an event center for wedding venues and events at 25751 Lily Street NW

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review budget reports and invoices. The body is scheduled to discuss development phases for Anderson Park and Springvale Park, as well as the 2026 budget.

• Phase III Development at Anderson Park
• Springvale Park Development and Acquisitions
• 2026 Budget Review
• Maple Ridge Park Preserve report
• Budget report through May 2025

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the amended agenda, the May 27th board minutes, the May 2025 budget report, and May invoices totaling $190,395.39. It also approved the proposed 2026 park budget and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 27th Park Board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved May 2025 budget report (motion carried)
• Approved May invoices totaling $190,395.39 (motion carried)
• Approved proposed 2026 park budget (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (motion carried)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a bid for the Heritage Blvd Intersection Improvement Project and review a County Road Safety Plan update. The meeting includes approvals for health and human services contracts and liquor license renewals.

• Award bid for the Heritage Blvd Intersection Improvement Project
• Contracts between Health and Human Services and Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc., Isanti County Probation, and Lighthouse Child and Family Services
• Annual liquor license renewals
• Planning Commission recommendations from June 12, 2025
• Springvale Township Cleanup Day approval

The Isanti County Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including new hires and promotions, and ratified multiple permits for fiber‑optic and power line installations. It also approved claims and warrants totaling $493,023.12 and authorized payments to community organizations. Finally, the Board awarded opioid‑settlement funding of $90,000 to Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services and $206,000 to the Isanti County Probation Department.

• Approved June 17, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Committee staffing increases and HR position change (unanimous)
• Ratified multiple hires, promotions, and resignations in Social Services and other departments (unanimous)
• Approved permits for fiber‑optic and underground power installations on CR 67, CSAH routes, and other roads (unanimous)
• Approved claims and warrants totaling $493,023.12 (unanimous)
• Approved opioid‑settlement award of $90,000 to Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services (unanimous)
• Approved opioid‑settlement award of $206,000 to Isanti County Probation Department (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several preliminary plats and interim use permits. The body will also review a request to rezone two parcels from Agriculture/Residential to the Business District.

• Rezoning of two parcels in Isanti Township from Agriculture/Residential to Business District
• Preliminary plats for WLH Pines Addition, J & P Acres, Country View Farms 2nd Addition, and London Creek 4
• Interim use permits for a pet grooming business, an auto repair business, and a concrete business
• Interim use permit for sand, gravel, peat, and black dirt mining for a wetland restoration project in Oxford Township
• Amendment to a 2012 Conditional Use Permit for a resource recovery site in Stanford Township

The commission approved four preliminary plat requests—WLH Pines Addition, Country View Farms 2nd Addition, London Creek 4, and a pet‑grooming interim use permit—each with specific conditions. The WLH Pines motion passed with one abstention; the other three approvals were unanimous. The J & P Acres preliminary plat was tabled at the applicant’s request.

• Approved WLH Pines Addition preliminary plat with conditions (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved Country View Farms 2nd Addition preliminary plat with condition (unanimous)
• Approved London Creek 4 preliminary plat with condition (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for pet grooming business with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled J & P Acres preliminary plat per applicant request

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider several requests for variances from the Isanti County Zoning Ordinance. These requests involve setbacks for structures and building entitlements across various townships.

• Great River Energy request for a wireless tower setback variance from DNR protected waters and road easements
• Nicholas Weinhandle request for a carport setback variance from a Township Road and private road easement
• Robert & Janet Orrick request for a single family dwelling setback variance from a Natural Environmental Lake
• Grant & Linda Warning request for a gazebo setback variance from a Recreational Development Lake
• Sandra Culver Trust request for a building entitlement on a parcel created after February 10, 1982

The Board approved Great River Energy's request to vary the zoning ordinance, allowing a 323‑foot tower to be placed 240 feet from a protected wetland and 729 feet from road easements (vote 4‑2). A carport variance for Nicholas Weinhandle was also approved unanimously. The Orrick single‑family dwelling request was tabled, un‑tabled, and then tabled again, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved Great River Energy tower variance (4‑2)
• Denied motion to reject Great River Energy tower variance (2‑4)
• Approved Nicholas Weinhandle carport variance (unanimous)
• Tabled Robert & Janet Orrick dwelling variance request (unanimous)
• Untabled Robert & Janet Orrick dwelling variance request (unanimous)
• Tabled Robert & Janet Orrick dwelling variance request again (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a conditional use permit for North Oaks Paving. Members will also review and prioritize capital improvement requests for the next five years to determine the next steps for adoption.

• Conditional use permit discussion for North Oaks Paving
• Review and prioritization of capital improvement requests for the next 5 years

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve personnel actions, utility permits, and various service contracts. The board is also considering a joint powers agreement for internet crime investigations and a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit revocation.

• Resolution 2025-018 Joint Powers Agreement for Internet Crime Against Children Investigations (ICACI)
• Contract amendment between Isanti County Health and Human Services and RADIAS Health
• Contract for 2025 WIC Farmers Market Nutritional Program Coupons
• 2025-2026 Portable Restroom Contract
• Final Plat for Hosch Bauer Hills 2nd Addition

The Isanti County Board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-018, authorizing a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota for the Internet Crimes Against Children task force and designating the sheriff as the authorized representative. The board also approved a series of utility permits, financial reimbursements, contract amendments, and other operational items, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution 2025-018 joint powers agreement for ICAC task force (unanimous)
• Approved multiple utility permits for LGI Homes and East Central Energy (unanimous)
• Approved claims and warrants totaling $411,033.49 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 reimbursement for Wyanett Township Cleanup Day using SCORE funds (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 reimbursement for Athens Township Cleanup Day using SCORE funds (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment terminating $124,583 ACT staffing portion (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment allowing WIC FMNP coupon distribution (unanimous)
• Approved revised purchase price of Freightliner M2 chassis at $116,726.55 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Isanti County Committee of the Whole will discuss potential cost increases on previously approved purchases due to tariffs, drainage ditch expenses, and a request to add deputy registrar services in Finance and Property Services during the 2026 legislative session. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Phillip Nyman Property and miscellaneous items before adjourning.

• Discussion on potential increased costs on previously approved purchases due to tariffs
• Discussion on costs associated with drainage ditches
• Request to add deputy registrar services in Finance and Property Services during the 2026 legislative session
• Discussion on Phillip Nyman Property
• Miscellaneous items

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The commission will review budget reports, bills, and the director's report. The meeting includes discussions on park developments, property acquisitions, and a potential nature center.

• Phase III Development at Anderson Park
• Springvale Park development and acquisitions
• Nyman Property (117 acres) for disabled veterans' hunting
• Portable Restroom Contract
• Nature Center funding and grant timeline

The commission approved the amended agenda, April budget report, and April bills and invoices totaling $144,852.61. It accepted a state contract to purchase play‑area equipment for $84,064.99 and approved a low‑bid portable restroom contract for $6,000. After rejecting a motion to decline the Nyman Property, the commission approved accepting the 117‑acre Nyman Property with the conditions outlined in the will.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 22nd Park Board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April 2025 budget report (motion carried)
• Approved April bills & invoices totaling $144,852.61 (motion carried)
• Approved state contract to purchase play‑area equipment from Flagship Recreation for $84,064.99 (motion carried)
• Rejected motion to decline Nyman Property (1‑yes, 9‑nay; motion did not carry)
• Approved acceptance of Nyman Property with conditions per the will (motion carried)
• Approved low‑bid portable restroom contract ($6,000) from Absolute Portable Restrooms (motion carried)

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on highway contract awards and the final plats for Wiese Acres and Erickson Acres Rearrangement. The board will also consider the county's Emergency Operations Plan and amendments to the lower St. Croix Watershed Plan.

• Review and award of Highway Contracts No. 2501/2502 and No. 2507
• Approval of Final Plats for Wiese Acres and Erickson Acres Rearrangement
• Approval of 2025 Tyler Technologies Annual Saas Fee
• Approval of Springvale Park Property Transfer
• Approval of Public Notice for Public Defender Bids

The Isanti County Board unanimously approved the Cambridge Drift Dusters application to conduct off‑site gambling from July 17‑19, 2025 at the Isanti County Fair Grounds, waiving any waiting period. The Board also unanimously approved several personnel actions, utility permits, contract amendments, and payments totaling $542,897.19. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved Cambridge Drift Dusters off‑site gambling at Fairgrounds, July 17‑19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel hires, transfers, promotions, and a resignation (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for fiber optic and electrical installations (unanimous)
• Approved Health and Human Services payments and vouchers totaling $542,897.19 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Adult Mental Health Initiative adding $5,000 rent assistance and $102,623 services (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for MFIP/DWP services with Avivo (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plats for Hosch Bauer Hills 2nd Addition and The Bluffs of Rum River (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Lower St. Croix Watershed plan (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Isanti County Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on Central MN Jobs and Training Services, the opioid settlement RFP update, and the Soil and Water Conservation District. Members will also set a date for the employee appreciation lunch, discuss a potential park land acquisition, and review capital improvement planning. No final decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Potential park land acquisition – Barry Wendorf
• Opioid Settlement RFP Update – Mo Spike
• Central MN Jobs and Training Services presentation – Dina Wuornos
• Soil and Water Conservation District – Tiffany Detterman
• Capital Improvement Planning discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four requests for zoning variances. These requests involve constructing additions, garages, and a telecommunication tower with less than the required setbacks.

• Request by Mylo & Patricia Twingstrom for pole structure additions at 29200 Goldenrod Drive NW
• Request by Thomas Pelzer for an attached garage at 27034 Carr Street NW
• Request by Shea & Amanda Streed for a detached garage at 29968 6th Street NE
• Request by Great River Energy for a wireless telecommunication tower in Cambridge Township

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved four variance requests: two additions to Mylo Twingstrom's pole structure, an attached garage for Thomas Pelzer, a detached garage for Shea and Amanda Streed, and a commercial wireless tower for Great River Energy. Each motion was carried unanimously with no public comments recorded.

• Approved variance for Mylo & Patricia Twingstrom to add 42'×66' and 14'×42' structures (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Thomas Pelzer to build a 28'×40' attached garage (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Shea & Amanda Streed to construct a 20'×40' detached garage (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Great River Energy to replace existing tower with a 323‑ft tower and antenna (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The County Board of Commissioners will review recommendations for reorganizing Office Support and Income Maintenance. The board will also consider a staffing increase for a WIC Nutritionist and several updates to county personnel policies.

• Reorganization of Office Support & Income Maintenance including a new Financial Assistance Supervisor (grade 17) and a reclassification to grade 18
• Increase of WIC Nutritionist position by 0.20 FTE to 1.0 FTE via grant funding
• Updates to Tobacco, Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Free Policy
• Additions to Transportation Employee Testing Act regarding cannabis
• Changes to insurance coverage eligibility and dental insurance contribution practices

The Isanti County Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes, adopted a series of personnel actions and hires, and authorized sponsorship of three snowmobile trail grant applications. It also approved multiple utility permits, accepted MnDOT grant agreements for a bridge replacement program and a local road improvement program, and authorized several contracts and purchases including a $208,773.32 freight truck and a $481,704.63 blacktop contract.

• Approved May 6, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved personnel hires and transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized sponsorship of three snowmobile trail grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved eight utility permits for gas, electric, and fiber projects (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Bridge Grant Agreement No. 1059172 for local bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Road Improvement Grant Agreement No. 1059249 for local road program (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Freightliner M2 106 chassis for $208,773.32 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Allied Blacktop Company for $481,704.63 blacktop work (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Isanti County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet April 22 to receive a budget update and hear the director's report on programs, prescribed burns, Maple Ridge Park Preserve, and the 5-year capital improvement plan. Other business includes discussing Phase III development at Anderson Park, acquisitions for Springvale Park, the Nyman Property, rules and regulations signs, and a nature center/town hall discussion.

• Phase III Development – Anderson Park
• Springvale Park Acquisitions
• Nyman Property
• Rules & Regulations Signs
• Nature Center / Town Hall Discussion

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the amended agenda, the March 2025 budget report, and April invoices totaling $243,046.44. It also approved a $31,663 contract for Vacker signs at Anderson Park and a $38,662 contract for a new dog‑park fence. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 25th Park Board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 2025 budget report (motion carried)
• Approved April bills & invoices totaling $243,046.44 (motion carried)
• Approved Vacker signs for Anderson Park Phase III at $31,663 (motion carried)
• Approved low‑bid dog‑park fence contract from Arrow Fence at $38,662 (motion carried)

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners met to approve various county business items and resolutions. The board authorized contracts for park improvements and approved the 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan. Four final plats were also approved.

• Approved final plats for Netestad Estates, Vassar Addition Arrangement, Roxbury Landing, and Streed Family Addition
• Approved low bids from Northland Recreation and Mid-State Masonry for a park shelter and slab at Irving & John Anderson Park
• Approved 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan and agreement with WaterGuards, LLC
• Approved resolution in support of retaining local zoning authority
• Approved payment for Sheriff’s department memorial plaques

The Isanti County Board unanimously approved a $3,610,526.90 contract to Bituminous Roadways Inc. for highway work. It also approved several other items, including personnel promotions, utility fiber‑optic permits, solid‑waste collection licenses, and a $259,001.67 claim payment. A request to purchase a drone was tabled pending funding, and a $117,410.86 tractor purchase was approved. All motions were carried unanimously except one preliminary plat where a commissioner abstained.

• Approved $3,610,526.90 Bituminous Roadways contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,064,520.10 Redstone Construction bridge contract (unanimous)
• Approved $117,410.86 John Deere tractor purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $259,001.67 claims and warrants (unanimous)
• Approved utility fiber‑optic permits for East Central Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and Midcontinent Communications (unanimous)
• Approved personnel transfers and promotions for eight staff members (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of a tethered small drone until funding identified (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of LaRowe’s Rendova Woodlands; vote: 4 in favor, 1 abstain (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Isanti County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the Anderson Park Nature Center, the Cambridge Laundromat/Dry Cleaners building, and Capital Improvement Planning. The agenda does not specify whether these items involve decisions or are simply presentations or discussions.

• Discussion of Anderson Park Nature Center with Barry Wendorf
• Discussion of Cambridge Laundromat/Dry Cleaners building with Angie Larson
• Capital Improvement Planning presentation
• Miscellaneous items

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review resolutions regarding health care savings plans for department heads and non-contract groups. The meeting includes approvals for several final plats and a closed session to discuss purchasing real property.

• Resolution for authorization of Non-Elected Department Head Group and 'All Other Non-Contract' Group participation in Health Care Savings Plan
• Final plats for Nettestad Estates, Vassar Addition Arrangement, Roxbury Landing, and Streed Family Addition
• MOU with Teamsters Family Services
• 2025 Isanti County AIS Plan and 2025 Agreement with WaterGuards
• Irving & John Anderson Park Shelter construction and concrete quotes

The Isanti County Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, a contingency fund payment, the 2025 AIS Plan with a DNR delegation, a watercraft inspection contract, multiple land plats, park shelter contracts, personnel actions, a union fitness‑time MOU, and health‑care savings plan resolutions. The board also adopted a resolution opposing state efforts to preempt local zoning authority. All motions carried unanimously or with every commissioner voting in favor.

• Approved $97,560.27 watercraft inspection contract with WaterGuards, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 AIS Plan and three‑year DNR delegation for invasive species prevention (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Nettestad Estates, Vassar Addition, Roxbury Landing, and Streed Family Addition (unanimous)
• Approved $9,250 Northland Recreation contract for 20’ x 20’ park shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $9,054 Mid‑State Masonry contract for shelter slab and apron (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including hires, promotions, status changes, and resignations (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Teamsters Local 320 to trade sick time for fitness expenses (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑009 opposing state preemption of county zoning authority (approved by all commissioners)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Isanti County Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss bids for concrete and shelter construction at Anderson Park. The body will also review a 5-year capital improvement plan and discuss a potential nature center/town hall partnership.

• Anderson Park concrete bids
• Anderson Park shelter construction bids
• 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion on Nature Center / Town Hall
• Review of bills and invoices totaling $6,720.00

The commission approved the February 2025 budget report and March bills totaling $6,720. It denied a request to remove firewood from a county park. Low bids were approved for Anderson Park concrete work ($9,054) and shelter construction ($9,250). The board agreed to bring the proposed Nature Center town‑hall use to the County Board on April 8.

• Approved February 2025 budget report (motion carried)
• Approved March bills and invoices totaling $6,720 (motion carried)
• Denied request to remove firewood from a county park (motion carried)
• Approved low bid $9,054 from Mid State Masonry for Anderson Park restroom and shelter concrete (motion carried)
• Approved low bid $9,250 from Northland Recreation for Anderson Park shelter construction (motion carried)
• Agreed to discuss Nature Center use for town‑hall meetings with County Board at April 8 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. (motion carried)

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a five-year Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to join the Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force as an affiliate member. The agreement outlines the Sheriff's Office's responsibilities, including providing licensed peace officers to investigate human trafficking with a priority on minors. The board will also discuss reimbursement procedures and data practices.

• Approve five-year Joint Powers Agreement with BCA for human trafficking task force (SWIFT Contract No. 264836)
• Sheriff's Office to provide affiliate members (licensed peace officers) to investigate sex and labor trafficking
• Priority on minors being trafficked; officers to participate in proactive operations and victim recovery
• Reimbursement for pre-approved expenses from BCA; require original receipts and quarterly reports
• Authorized representatives: Sheriff Wayne Seiberlich for Isanti County, Rachel Pearson for BCA

The Isanti County Board approved a series of personnel actions, including the hire of a deputy sheriff, internal transfers, and acceptance of resignations. The board also approved several preliminary plats for subdivisions, utility permits, and a total of $191,106.12 in claims and warrants. A discussion on potential changes to the cannabis ordinance's zoning section was referred to the Planning Commission for further review.

• Approved personnel actions: hire, transfers, status change, resignations, volunteer and temporary positions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-008 accepting a $500 donation from Headway Marketing LLC to the Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved State of Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved two utility permits for East Central Energy (unanimous)
• Approved claims and warrants totaling $191,106.12 (unanimous)
• Approved $38,507.15 reimbursement from Opioid Settlement Funds for Public Health staff time (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Northern Transportation Services for emergency dental transport (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plats for Vassar Addition Rearrangement, Nettestad Estates, Roxbury Landing, and CL Gerads Acres (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations from the Probation Director and the Health and Human Services Division Leader. Commissioner Berg will lead a discussion on strategic planning.

• Presentation from Tim MacMillan, Probation Director
• Presentation from Jodi Donnay, Health and Human Services Division Leader
• Strategic Planning discussion with Commissioner Berg

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners meets March 4, 2025, with a Community Health Board session at 9am followed by the regular board meeting at 9:15am. Key actions include a public hearing on amending the cannabis ordinance, approving the final plat of Hosch Bauer Hills Addition, purchasing a 1-ton pickup truck and 18 acres adjacent to Springvale County Park, establishing absentee ballot boards for City of Isanti special elections, and renewing a consumption permit for Cambridge Curling Club. The Health Board will receive updates on opioid advisory council and 2024 public health statistics.

• Public hearing to amend cannabis ordinance (9:30 a.m.)
• Approve final plat of Hosch Bauer Hills Addition
• Purchase 18 acres adjacent to Springvale County Park
• Opioid advisory council update with $916,084.72 in available funds
• Approve purchase of 1-ton pick-up truck

The Isanti County Board approved amendments to the county cannabis ordinance, including changes to hours of operation, temporary cannabis events, and a definition for lower-potency hemp edibles. The board also approved the purchase of 18 acres adjacent to Springvale County Park for $90,000, funded by a Park Legacy Grant and local match. Several other actions were taken, including approving construction projects, utility permits, and personnel changes.

• Approved cannabis ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Hosch Bauer Hills addition (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior truck purchase and approved 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for $48,104.33 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 construction projects list and authorized bid advertising (unanimous)
• Approved 18-acre Springvale County Park land purchase for $90,000 (4-0, Duff absent)
• Established Absentee Ballot Board via Resolution 2025-006 (unanimous)
• Established Absentee Ballot Board for military/overseas via Resolution 2025-007 (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for fiber optic and gas line installations (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Isanti County Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an up-to-date budget report through January 2025, approve bills and invoices, and hear the director's report on programs, park equipment, Anderson Park boardwalks, and a new Parks Apparel line. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting focuses on staff reports and routine approvals.

• Up-to-date budget report through January 2025
• Bills & Invoices totaling $5,454.56 for approval
• Anderson Park Boardwalks – update on bid process
• Prism Design – Parks Apparel program discussion
• Anderson Park burn piles, buckthorn removal, and prescribed burn plans

The Parks & Recreation Commission received updates on county park projects, including the County Board's approval of up to $450,000 for four boardwalks at Irving & John Anderson County Park, funded by a Park Legacy Grant. The commission approved the January budget report and February bills totaling $5,454.56. No formal decisions were made by the commission itself; actions were limited to approvals of routine items and reports.

• Approved January 2025 Budget Report
• Approved February bills & invoices totaling $5,454.56
• Approved amended agenda
• Approved January 28th Park Board Minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a voucher batch for payments totaling $276,108.58. The items consist of payments to various healthcare, correctional, and equipment vendors.

• Payment of $64,036.61 to Motorola Solutions Inc
• Payment of $54,308.59 to Guardian Fleet Safety
• Payment of $30,599.19 to Summit Food Service, LLC.
• Payment of $28,687.50 to East Central Reg Juvenile Ctr
• Payment of $16,651.58 to Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc

The Isanti County Board approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance removing language from Section 12 (Rum River Scenic District) regarding Assisted Living Facilities and Retreat Centers as conditional uses. The board also approved a $4,550 low bid for abatement services, a preliminary plat, personnel actions, contracts, and payments. A request to purchase a 1-ton pickup truck was tabled until the March 4, 2025 meeting.

• Amended Zoning Ordinance to remove assisted living and retreat center conditional uses (4-0)
• Approved $4,550 low bid from Olo Hauling & Junk Removal for abatement services (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Streed Family Addition with condition for soil borings (4-0)
• Approved personnel committee recommendations including reclassifications and new positions (4-0)
• Approved $551,853.09 in Health and Human Services payments and vouchers (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Town Road Allotments totaling $477,957.31 (4-0)
• Tabled purchase of 1-ton pickup truck until March 4, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Parks Department purchase of ATV and stump grinder for $13,389 (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the potential purchase or use of ePollpads as election rosters, the county budget impact based on the governor's proposed budget, and a cannabis discussion. The meeting also includes a miscellaneous item and adjournment.

• Discuss use/purchase of ePollpads as election rosters
• Potential county budget impact based on governor's proposed budget
• Cannabis discussion
• Miscellaneous

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 4, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. to consider routine county business including approval of 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreements with law enforcement unions, extension of an engineer services contract with Mille Lacs County, and setting the 2025 County Board of Appeal and Equalization date. The board will also act on liquor license applications for Pine Brook Restaurant and Hawk's Nest, and establish absentee ballot boards for the March township election.

• Approve 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreements with Law Enforcement Labor Services and Teamsters Local 320
• Approve extension of engineer services contract with Mille Lacs County
• Set 2025 County Board of Appeal and Equalization date (Assessor Elisha Long)
• Approve liquor license applications: Combination license for Pine Brook Restaurant and Bar, off-sale license for Hawk's Nest
• Establish absentee ballot boards for March township election (UOCAVA and regular)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Isanti County Parks & Recreation Commission will elect a chair and vice chair for the coming year. They will consider approving November 2024 minutes and receive a budget report through December 2024. The Director's Report includes updates on Anderson Park acquisition, boardwalks, and Stanchfield Lake Access signs. Other business includes a proposed picnic shelter at Anderson Park and a new parks apparel line.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Anderson Park Acquisition update
• Anderson Park Boardwalks project
• Anderson Park Picnic Shelter proposal
• Per Diem policy discussion

The Isanti County Parks & Recreation Commission approved a $27,070 contract with Northland Recreation for materials for a 20' x 20' picnic shelter at the Anderson Park dog park, with a construction contract still required. The board also approved the 2024 and 2025 budget reports, January bills of $4,778.72, and elected Luke Merrill as Chair and Carol Urness as Vice Chair. The January 11 Winter Trail Day was cancelled due to lack of snow and rescheduled for February 15.

• Approved $27,070 for picnic shelter materials from Northland Recreation (motion carried)
• Approved end of 2024 and 2025 budget reports; Parks Department under budget by $9,108 in 2024
• Approved January bills and invoices totaling $4,778.72
• Elected Luke Merrill as Chair and Carol Urness as Vice Chair
• Approved amended agenda and November 26 Park Board minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Board is reviewing recommendations from the Personnel Committee regarding staff reclassifications and new hires. The meeting includes proposals for temporary staffing in behavioral health and highway engineering, as well as updates to the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Reclassification of Public Health Case Aide to Public Health Program Specialist
• Approval of a temporary Social Worker position for up to 40 hours per week for 67 days
• Reclassification of part-time Customer Service Specialist to Property & Elections Specialist
• Hiring of a Seasonal Highway Engineering Intern
• Annual uniform allowance of $635.50 for the Highway Maintenance Superintendent

The Isanti County Board approved the 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreements with law enforcement unions, multiple personnel actions including hires and promotions, and a policy update on voluntary leave. They also approved preliminary plats for two developments, an interim use permit for mining, and set public hearings on cannabis and zoning ordinance amendments.

• Approved 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreements with LELS Deputy Local 212 and Teamsters Local 320 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: hired Jim Johnson as part-time Courthouse Security Officer, promoted Hayley Morin to Assistant County Attorney III, and approved volunteer positions for Sheriff Chaplain and Mounted Patrol (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of 'Dougville' in North Branch Township with condition for additional soil boring (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Bauer Hills Addition in Oxford Township (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for Louis Olson to mine sand, gravel, peat, and black dirt in Wyanett Township with 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment removing Assisted Living Facilities and Retreat Centers from Rum River Scenic District (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 4, 2025 on cannabis ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $27,070 quote for shelter materials at Irving & John Anderson Park (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting will receive updates from the Soil and Water Conservation District and the Highway Exploration Committee, as well as overviews of the claims/warrants review process and county promotional QR codes. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Soil and Water Conservation District update from Tiffany Determan
• Highway Exploration Committee update from Justin Bergerson
• Overview of claims/warrants review process
• Discussion on county promotional/informational QR codes

County Board of Commissioners

This is the annual organizational meeting of the Isanti County Board. Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, approve the 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreements, and set meeting dates. A public hearing on a proposed cannabis ordinance and several routine administrative items are also on the agenda.

• Elect chair and vice chair for 2025
• Public hearing on proposed cannabis ordinance
• Approve 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreements
• Approve final plat of High Bridge Forest Second Addition
• Approve fiscal host contract with Lutheran Social Services for supportive housing at Willow Grove

The Isanti County Board approved the Cannabis Ordinance with amendments requiring licensed off-duty police officers on-site if cannabis is served, and insurance for retailers. The board also approved several contracts, personnel actions, and a land purchase for parkland. A 3-year contract for the County Star as designated newspaper failed, but a one-year contract was approved.

• Approved Cannabis Ordinance with amendments (3-2)
• Approved 2025-2026 Teamsters collective bargaining agreement
• Approved purchase of 3.36 acres for $283,802 for parkland
• Approved final plat of High Bridge Forest Second Addition
• Approved final payment of $28,422.94 to Knife River Corporation
• Approved 2025 county board meeting schedule
• Approved 2025 appropriations totaling $458,115.50
• Approved claims and warrants totaling $1,407,300.12