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The Itasca County Board will hold its regular session, addressing routine consent agenda items including appointments, contracts, and grant applications, as well as a closed session on courthouse security. Key actions include awarding a road construction contract and approving a student support services contract.

• Award Contract 59301 for County Road 540 Grading and Aggregate Surfacing to Ryan Sutherland
• Approve contract between IMCare and Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, PC
• Approve application for Medica Foundation grant
• Approve Student Engagement & Attendance Support Program Services contract with Ross Resources Ltd. (Sept 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027)
• Closed session on courthouse security

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The Itasca County Board will hold a public hearing on a rezone application from Mini-Sota Storage Solutions, and will also consider several routine items including travel approval, minutes corrections, job postings, and a letter of support for a grant. The agenda includes presentations on traffic safety and emergency management awareness, as well as a policy update for the law library.

• Public hearing on rezone application by Mini-Sota Storage Solutions
• Approve out-of-state travel for SHI Summit in New Jersey
• Letter of support for Depot Commons re: Culture & Tourism Grant
• Job posting approvals
• Itasca County Law Library Policy update

The Itasca County Board approved a rezone application submitted by Mini-Sota Storage Solutions, including findings of fact and adopting the resolution. The board also approved commissioner warrants totaling $2,974,001.13, an interim law library policy, and a letter of support for a Depot Commons culture and tourism grant. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved rezone application by Mini-Sota Storage Solutions (5-0)
• Approved commissioner warrants of $2,974,001.13 (5-0)
• Approved interim Itasca County Law Library Policy (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Depot Commons Culture & Tourism Grant (5-0)
• Approved 1 Social Worker and 1 Case Aide job postings in Health and Human Services (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for National Emergency Management Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including out-of-state travel for SHI Summit and road revocation to Lake Jessie Township (5-0)
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (5-0)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a public hearing on a rezone application from Mini-Sota Storage Solutions, along with several routine items including travel approvals, job postings, and a letter of support for a grant. The board will also receive presentations on traffic safety and emergency management awareness.

• Public hearing on rezone application by Mini-Sota Storage Solutions
• Approve out-of-state travel and vendor-paid airfare for SHI Summit in New Jersey
• Letter of support for Depot Commons re: Culture & Tourism Grant
• Itasca County Law Library Policy discussion
• Job posting approvals

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Itasca County Planning Commission will review and likely vote on a conditional use permit for an extractive pit near South Ackerman Lake, and two rezoning requests. After adjourning, the Board of Adjustment will hear four variance requests for lakefront and road setback rules.

• Conditional Use Permit for extractive pit and storage within 1000’ of South Ackerman Lake (RK Construction Services, Inc.)
• Rezone 1.4 acres from Farm Residential to Recreational Commercial in Arbo Township (Minnesota Storage Solutions)
• Variance for dwelling closer to Pokegema Lake setback (Gina & David Bemrose)
• Variance for Turtle Lake dwelling setback and bluff rule (Vasili Ceausceac)
• Variance for garage setback from County Road 195 and Jackson Road (Joshual Heibel)

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items including final payment for a road project on CSAH 7, service contracts with dollar amounts, and policy exceptions. The meeting follows a standard agenda with a consent portion for non-controversial actions and a regular agenda for specific reports.

• Approve final payment for Contract 60730, grading project on CSAH 7
• Approve $250/session clinical supervision contract with Dr. Justin Gambill
• Approve $55/hour guardianship services contract with Ethical Solutions LLC
• Approve donation of three computers to First Call for Help
• Approve nepotism policy exception for vacant Health and Human Services position

The Itasca County Board approved the agenda as amended, moving a potential perceived nepotism issue from the consent agenda to the regular agenda. The board also approved commissioner warrants totaling $1,574,909.34, IMCare compliance documents, and several consent agenda items including a final payment for a road project and service agreements. The Law Library Policy was tabled until the next meeting on August 18, 2026.

• Approved agenda as amended, moving nepotism item to regular agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 28, 2026, regular session minutes (3-0)
• Approved final payment for Contract 60730 on CSAH 7 (consent)
• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Dr. Justin Gambill for clinical supervision (consent)
• Approved donation of three computers to First Call for Help (consent)
• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Ethical Solutions LLC for guardianship (consent)
• Approved commissioner warrants for $1,574,909.34 (3-0)
• Tabled Itasca County Law Library Policy until August 18, 2026

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss statewide affordable housing aid and a license agreement with United States Steel Corporation. The meeting includes decisions on labor memorandums of understanding and a gambling permit for the American Legion Post 122.

• Lease amendment with the State of MN Department of Public Safety: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
• Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 598
• Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Local 1452 regarding Post Health Care Savings Plan
• LG214 Premises Permit Application for gambling at Richies Repete, 48644 State Highway 38, Marcell, MN
• License Agreement with United States Steel Corporation

The County Board approved Commissioner and Health & Human Services warrants totaling $1,684,246.91. The board also allocated Statewide Affordable Housing Aid funds to the ICHRA Community Land Trust and approved several labor agreements and land-use permits.

• Approved Commissioner Warrants of $584,371.70 (5-0)
• Approved Health & Human Services Warrants of $1,099,875.21 (5-0)
• Allocated 2024 ($129,700), 2025 ($55,312), and 2026 ($67,765) SAHA dollars to ICHRA Community Land Trust projects (5-0)
• Approved License Agreement with United States Steel Corporation for Blue Lake public water access (5-0)
• Approved Forest Service Payment methodology (5-0)
• Approved job postings for 8 positions including Assistant County Attorney and Road Deputies (5-0)
• Approved LG214 Premises Permit for American Legion Post 122 gambling at Richies Repete (5-0)
• Approved MOUs with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 598 and AFSCME Local 1452 (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes routine actions such as a resignation, a collective bargaining agreement, a tobacco license, a lighting contract award, and an agency agreement. The board will also address commissioner warrants, an employee expense report, and recognize National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. An administrator update, committee reports, citizen input, and closed‑session items are scheduled for discussion.

• Accept resignation of Jan Noles from the Bowstring Airport Commission
• Approve the 2025‑2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 644 Sheriffs Office Sergeants
• Approve tobacco license for EverPine, LLC dba Rocket's Liquor Store at 45 E Highway 2, Cohasset, MN
• Award HSIP Intersection Lighting contract (SP 031‑070‑011) to PEC Solutions LLC dba Parsons Electric for $513,695.00
• Adopt Resolution Re: Agency Agreement No.1063834 and authorize signatures

The Itasca County Board approved the consent agenda, including a collective bargaining agreement with sheriff's office sergeants, a tobacco license for Rocket's Liquor Store, and a $513,695 contract for intersection lighting. The board also approved $1,798,060.60 in commissioner warrants and employee expense reimbursements. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Terry Snyder absent.

• Approved consent agenda including 2025-2027 labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 644 (4-0)
• Approved tobacco license for EverPine, LLC dba Rocket's Liquor Store in Cohasset (4-0)
• Awarded $513,695.00 HSIP Intersection Lighting contract to PEC Solutions LLC dba Parsons Electric, contingent on Office of Civil Rights approval (4-0)
• Approved commissioner warrants totaling $1,798,060.60 (4-0)
• Approved employee expense reimbursements for expenses submitted over 60 days late (4-0)
• Approved agenda and July 14, 2026 minutes (4-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a regular session including consent agenda items like a Taconite Environmental Protection Fund grant for the US Highway 2 trail project and a lease agreement with the Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show. Regular agenda items include employee recognition, commissioner warrants, scheduling budget sessions, a private well protection grant application, and discussion of long-term sites at Trailhead Campground. The meeting also includes an administrator update, committee reports, and citizen input.

• Adopt resolution for Taconite Environmental Protection Fund Grant Application for US Highway 2 Recreational Trail Integration Project
• Approve 2026 event lease agreement with Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show
• Schedule budget sessions (Commissioner Cory Smith)
• Private well protection grant application (Naesa Myers)
• Trailhead Campground long-term sites discussion (Kory Cease)

The board approved the regular agenda and the consent agenda, adopting the Taconite Environmental Protection Fund grant resolution and a lease with the Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show. Commissioners approved a warrant for $508,424.95. The board also approved the Private Well Protection Grant and authorized long‑term rental of eight Trailhead Campground sites at $900 per month for 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Item #6.7 (CEDA Quarterly Update) (5-0)
• Adopted Taconite Environmental Protection Fund Grant Application Resolution (5-0)
• Approved 2026 event lease with Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants for $508,424.95 (5-0)
• Approved Private Well Protection Grant (5-0)
• Authorized long‑term rental of 8 Trailhead Campground sites at $900/month (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an informational update on the Mesabi Trail.

• Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Mesabi Trail updates from Sara Thompson

The Regional Railroad Authority approved additions to the agenda and the minutes from April 14, 2026. The board received informational updates on the Mesabi Trail but took no action.

• Approved additions/corrections to the agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Informational update on Mesabi Trail (No action taken)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a commercial dog kennel in Stokes Township, and the Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests for garage setbacks from water bodies and road centerlines. One variance seeks to build a 24'x28' garage closer to Johnson Lake and State Hwy. 38 than allowed; the other requests a 32'x36' garage closer to Peaceful Valley Road on Sand Lake. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and a closed session for board education.

• Conditional use permit for commercial dog kennel (Chuck Goering) in W 1/2 of NE NW, Section 27, Stokes Township 60-27
• Variance from Section 5.6.7F and 3.8.1A for 24'x28' garage near Johnson Lake and State Hwy. 38 (Shea Marana)
• Variance from Section 3.8.1C for 32'x36' garage near Peaceful Valley Road on Sand Lake (Ronald & Kathleen Aho)
• Approval of minutes from 6/10/2026 Regular Meeting and 6/15/2026 Special Meeting
• Closed session for board education

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider consent agenda items including a lease agreement and policy updates, then vote on a contract for the Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion and receive an update on the Outdoor Recreation Plan. Other business includes commissioner warrants and a patriot award presentation.

• Approve earthen material lease to Hawkinson Construction in Section 7, Township 55 North, Range 25 West
• Award Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion contract
• Approve revised Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy
• Approve donation of a computer to the City of Coleraine
• Update on Itasca County Outdoor Recreation Plan

The Board approved $2,321,859.11 in commissioner warrants and awarded a construction proposal for the Itasca County Fairgrounds Park. Additionally, the Board approved the schedule and public review process for updating the Outdoor Recreation Plan.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including PFML policy and computer donation (5-0)
• Approved $2,321,859.11 in commissioner warrants (5-0)
• Awarded Sherman Building proposal for Fairgrounds livestock pavilion (4-1)
• Approved Outdoor Recreation Plan update schedule and review process (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider routine items including the appointment of election judges for the upcoming state primary and general elections, the cancellation of a public hearing, and the approval of a lease agreement with the Itasca County Family YMCA.

• Approve lease agreement with Itasca County Family YMCA (09/01/2026 - 08/31/2029)
• Appoint election judges for August 11, 2026 State Primary and November 3, 2026 State General Election
• Cancel public hearing scheduled for July 7, 2026 regarding CSAH 60 highway easement
• Approve posting RFP for Brokerage Services to sell county-owned properties
• Receive bid recommendation for Bowstring SRE & AD Building Hangar Site Prep Projects

The Itasca County Board approved a bid recommendation for the Bowstring SRE and AD Building Hangar Site Prep Projects, awarding the work to JCF Builders of Pine City, MN, contingent on receiving additional state funding. The board also approved a three-year lease agreement with the Itasca County Family YMCA for space at the Itasca Resource Center, and approved a letter of support for the US iron ore and steel industry. All actions passed by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved the agenda and the minutes of the June 16, 2026, regular session.
• Approved the consent agenda, including posting an RFP for brokerage services for potential sale of county-owned properties, appointing election judges, and canceling a July 7 public hearing on a highway easement.
• Approved Commissioner Warrants totaling $665,019.32.
• Approved Itasca County Health and Human Services Warrants for June 2026 totaling $1,991,505.11.
• Approved recommending the bid award for the Bowstring SRE & AD Building Hangar Site Prep Projects to JCF Builders, contingent on additional state funding.
• Approved a letter of support regarding 'Reshoring the Future of the US Iron Ore and Steel' to the U.S. Trade Representative.
• Approved a three-year lease agreement (09/01/2026–08/31/2029) with the Itasca County Family YMCA for 6,845 square feet at the Itasca Resource Center.
• Received citizen input from Dave Holmbeck regarding Sand Lake and adding photos to citizen input.

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a regular session on June 16, 2026. They are scheduled to discuss and act on the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a Construction & Demolition Management Plan final report, and a purchase agreement for land in NESE Section 22. The consent agenda includes contracts for bridge repairs, a forest road project, housing support agreements, and an Opportunity Zone resolution.

• Discuss 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Award Forest Road project contract to Wabana Clearing & Excavating for $25,805
• Approve final payment for bridge replacement projects on CSAH 70 (Contract 67009)
• Consider purchase agreement for NESE Section 22, Township 150N, Range 29W
• Accept 2026/2027 Housing Support Agreements

The Board approved the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and several property transactions. Additional actions included approving job postings, warrants, and a forest land purchase agreement.

• Approved 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved $32,967.00 purchase of 40.7 acres of forest land (5-0)
• Approved $319,859.44 in commissioner warrants (5-0)
• Approved job postings for Public Health Nurse, Forester, and Engineering Tech (5-0)
• Approved employee expense reimbursements over 60 days (4-0)
• Awarded Forest Road project contract to Wabana Clearing & Excavating for $25,805.00 (5-0 via consent)
• Approved repurchase of parcel 89-036-3140 by Rajala Lumber Company (5-0 via consent)
• Approved Limited Use Permit for Highway 65 trail detour (5-0 via consent)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an amendment to a previously approved variance for a dwelling and deck on North Star Lake. The request involves changing the distance from the Ordinary High Water Level.

• Amend Variance #250818 for North Star Lake dwelling/deck setback
• Variance from Section 5.6.7 of the Zoning Ordinance
• Property: Part of Govt. 5, Section 5, Unorganized Township 58-26

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit to establish a commercial dog kennel in Stokes Township. The Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests: one for a dwelling and septic system setback from Long Lake, and another for a dwelling addition setback at Burnt Shanty Lake. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for commercial dog kennel – W 1/2 of NE NW, Section 27, Stokes Township (Chuck Goering)
• Variance from OHWL setback for dwelling and septic system on Long Lake – Lot 5 in Unorganized Township (Dean & Lisa Carsrud)
• Variance from side setback for dwelling addition on Burnt Shanty Lake – Lot 3, Block 1, Burnt Shanty Lake Leased Homesites (Jon & Marcia Folven)
• Approval of minutes from the 5/13/2026 regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved variance applications for a new dwelling in Unorganized Township and a cabin addition in Balsam Township. A conditional use permit for a commercial kennel in Stokes Township was tabled for one month pending legal review.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Chuck Goering conditional use application for a commercial kennel for one month (unanimous)
• Approved Dean & Lisa Carsrud variance for a 30x54' dwelling and advanced septic system (unanimous)
• Approved Jon & Marcia Folven variance for a 28'x12' cabin addition (unanimous)

County Board

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The Itasca County Board will consider approving the LELS 598 collective bargaining agreement and several routine consent agenda items, including a gravel purchase and an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. The regular agenda includes employee recognition, warrant approval, and citizen input. All items are scheduled for discussion and possible action.

• Approve LELS 598 Collective Bargaining agreement
• Reject bids for SP 031-070-010 HSIP Intersection Lighting
• Approve use of UT 1 funds to purchase portion of a gravel stockpile
• Agreement with Harris Township for culvert replacement at intersection of CSAH 3 and Wendigo Park Road
• Agreement with U.S. Forest Service to crush up to 25,000 tons of gravel in Jessie Lake Pit

The Board of Commissioners approved a collective bargaining agreement for LELS 598 and several consent agenda items. Additional actions included approving commissioner warrants totaling $904,578.84 and rejecting road lighting bids.

• Approved LELS 598 Collective Bargaining agreement (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Ken Lundgren from Water Plan Implementation Committee (4-0)
• Rejected bids for SP 031-070-010 HSIP Intersection Lighting (4-0)
• Approved use of UT 1 funds for gravel stockpile purchase (4-0)
• Approved culvert replacement agreement with Harris Township (4-0)
• Approved agreement with U.S. Forest Service for gravel crushing in Jessie Lake Pit (4-0)
• Approved commissioner warrants totaling $904,578.84 (4-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a public hearing on an off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Resort 1941 LLC dba Sure Game Wilderness Resort at 52385 County Road 31, Wirt. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a gravel lease agreement with the DNR, approval of a service contract with ESS Brothers & Sons, and a bid award for County Project 2026-3. Regular agenda items include a legislative session wrap-up, discussion of opportunity zones, and approval of job postings for a custodian and chief deputy county attorney. A closed session is scheduled for Parcel ID 91-018-4200.

• Public hearing for off-sale liquor license at 52385 County Road 31, Wirt
• Gravel lease agreement LEAR000904 for Antler Lake Gravel Pit with MN DNR
• Bid award for County Project 2026-3, Jason Alstad
• Service contract with ESS Brothers & Sons, Inc.
• Closed session for Parcel ID 91-018-4200

The Itasca County Board approved an on‑sale and Sunday sales intoxicating‑liquor license for Resort 1941 LLC. It also accepted a resignation, approved warrants, job postings, opportunity‑zone rankings, a highway easement, a gravel‑lease agreement, and awarded a construction contract. All actions were adopted unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved On‑Sale & Sunday Sales Liquor License for Resort 1941 LLC dba Sure Game Wilderness Resort at 52385 County Road 31, Wirt MN 56688 (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Christopher Kelley from the Personnel Board of Appeals Committee (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants in the amount of $162,696.80 (5-0)
• Approved job postings for one Custodian (Facilities) and one Chief Deputy/First Assistant County Attorney (5-0)
• Approved ranking of Itasca County Opportunity Zones #1–#4 for submission to the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (5-0)
• Authorized Itasca County Transportation Department to acquire Highway Easement across Tax Forfeit Lands for State Aid Project #031-593-001 (5-0)
• Approved gravel lease agreement LEAR000904 with the Minnesota DNR for the Antler Lake Gravel Pit (5-0)
• Awarded County Project 2026-03 (Crushing, Hauling and Placement of Aggregate Surfacing on CR 252, CSAH 42, CSAH 68, CR 469) to Hawkinson Construction Co., Inc. (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will approve routine items including a collective bargaining agreement for the Corrections Unit and schedule a public hearing regarding a highway easement. The meeting also includes presentations on tourism and crisis response.

• Approve 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement - LELS 494 Corrections Unit-FINAL
• Schedule Public Hearing Re: Vacating excess highway easement on CSAH 60 on July 7, 2026
• Approve road easement exchange between tax-forfeited trust lands and Joan and Desi Sagedahl
• Approve Letter of Support for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
• Authorize IMCare Director to sign 2027-2029 HEDIS Statement of Work with Metastar

The Itasca County Board unanimously approved the 2025‑2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Corrections Unit. It also approved a letter of support for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, sponsorship of two new ATV trails, and a road easement exchange. Additionally, the board authorized the IMCare Director to sign a HEDIS contract, scheduled a public hearing on a highway easement, and approved commissioner and health‑human‑services warrants.

• Approved 2025‑2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement - LELS 494 Corrections Unit (5‑0)
• Approved Letter of Support for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (5‑0)
• Authorized sponsorship of two new ATV trails (July 1 2026 – June 30 2031) (5‑0)
• Authorized IMCare Director to sign 2027‑2029 HEDIS Statement of Work with Metastar (5‑0)
• Approved road easement exchange between tax‑forfeited trust lands and Joan & Desi Sagedahl (5‑0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants for $529,598.09 (May 27 2026) (5‑0)
• Approved ICHHS Warrants for $997,120.36 (5‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing on vacating excess highway easement on CSAH 60 (July 7 2026) (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider a consent agenda item to award contract SP 031-070-010 HSIP for intersection signing and pavement markings to H&R Construction Co., pending County Attorney approval. The meeting will also include a legislative session wrap‑up, commissioner warrants, a presentation on the Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy, and routine updates and comments. Portions of the meeting may be closed to the public.

• Award contract SP 031-070-010 HSIP for intersection signing and pavement markings to H&R Construction Co.
• Legislative Session Wrap‑Up by Chair Smith
• Commissioner Warrants presented by Gail Guck
• Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy and Youth Academy presentation by Joe Dasovich
• Closed Sessions for confidential matters

The board approved awarding the SP 031-070-010 HSIP Intersection Signing and Pavement Markings contract to H&R Construction Co. with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved commissioner warrants totaling $263,638.48, again 4‑0. Additionally, the board voted 4‑0 to fly both the old and new Minnesota state flags on separate poles. All motions were passed unanimously among the four voting commissioners.

• Award SP 031-070-010 HSIP Intersection contract to H&R Construction (4‑0)
• Approve commissioner warrants $263,638.48 (4‑0)
• Approve flying old and new MN state flags on separate poles (4‑0)
• Approve agenda after pulling item #6.1 (Legislative Session Wrap‑Up) (4‑0)
• Approve consent agenda as presented (4‑0)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Itasca County Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests: one for a garage exceeding impervious surface limits and another for a septic system near a lake. The meeting will also include the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance for 30'x40' garage on Siseebakwet Shores Rd (Hoolihan)
• Variance for septic system near Isaac Lake (Warzecha/Roxberg)
• Approval of April 8, 2026 minutes

The Itasca County Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for Rosanne and Matt Hoolihan to build a 30’ × 40’ garage with an amended setback, and also approved a variance for Thomas and Vanessa Roxberg to install a septic system 50 feet from the lake’s ordinary high water level. Both approvals included conditions—rain barrels for the garage and a mitigation plan for the septic system. The public portions of the meeting were closed unanimously.

• Approved garage variance for Rosanne & Matt Hoolihan, condition: install rain barrels (unanimous)
• Approved septic system variance for Thomas & Vanessa Roxberg, condition: obtain mitigation plan from SWCD (unanimous)

County Board

County Board

The Itasca County Board will discuss a Northeast Minnesota Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment and schedule a public hearing for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license. The consent agenda includes a laptop donation to Morse Township. Other items include a legislative conference call, employee recognition, and a discussion on the Minnesota state flag.

• Schedule public hearing for off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Resort 1941 LLC at 52385 County Road 31, Wirt on June 2, 2026
• Approve donation of 1 laptop to Morse Township
• Discuss Northeast Minnesota Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment
• Commissioner Warrants review by Gail Guck
• Discussion on Minnesota flag change

The Itasca County Board approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. It then approved three consent items: scheduling a public hearing for Resort 1941 LLC's off‑sale liquor license, donating one laptop to Morse Township, and submitting the Trail Capacity Grant application. All actions passed with a 5‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2026 session (5‑0)
• Approved scheduling of public hearing for Resort 1941 LLC liquor license (5‑0)
• Approved donation of 1 laptop to Morse Township (5‑0)
• Approved Trail Capacity Grant application submission (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider a consent agenda including a $215,974 contract for pavement markings and approval of a settlement agreement for a property damage claim. Regular agenda items include a legislative conference call, a discussion on the Minnesota flag, and a proclamation for National Police Week. The board will also hear the Crisis Response Team annual report.

• Award 2026 Pavement Markings contract to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for $215,974.10
• Approve disposition of obsolete Road & Bridge equipment via Hanson Auction Group
• Approve settlement agreement between Itasca County and Yeschick's for property damage claim
• Approve minutes and classifications from Itasca County Land Classification Committee
• Discussion on Minnesota flag and proclamation for National Police Week & Peace Officers Memorial Day

The Itasca County Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 28 session. It adopted a consent agenda that awarded a $215,974.10 pavement markings contract, approved equipment disposal, a property‑damage settlement, and land‑classification minutes. The Board also adopted resolutions proclaiming National Correctional Officers Week and National Police Week/Peace Officers Memorial Day, and approved commissioner warrants for $157,081.01.

• Approved agenda, moving item 6.3 and pulling item 6.5 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the April 28, 2026 regular session (5‑0)
• Awarded 2026 Pavement Markings contract to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot, LLC for $215,974.10 (5‑0)
• Approved disposal of obsolete Road & Bridge equipment via Hanson Auction Group (5‑0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Yeschick’s for property‑damage claim (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming May 3–9, 2026 as National Correctional Officers Week (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming May 10–16, 2026 as National Police Week and May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day (5‑0)
• Approved commissioner warrants totaling $157,081.01 (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider consent items including a one-day liquor license, final payment for paving projects, utility easements, a laptop donation to Keewatin, an OHV trail agreement transfer, and annual road maintenance agreements. The regular agenda includes further discussion on an HRIS position, a watershed workplan and budget presentation, and a CEDA quarterly update.

• Approve one-day liquor license for Forward Health Foundation at Malbay Estate, July 31, 2026
• Approve final payment for Contract 60815 - Bituminous Paving Projects
• Approve utility easements with Lake County Power and City of Cohasset
• Approve donation of 7 refurbished laptops to Keewatin
• Discuss and possibly decide on HRIS position (Further Discussion on HRIS Position)

The Itasca County Board approved a one‑day liquor license for Forward Health Foundation, authorized the final payment of $2,866,420.43 for Contract 60815 (bituminous paving), and approved several utility easements and the 2026‑2027 road maintenance agreements. Commissioner warrants totaling $1,317,229.59 and health‑human services warrants of $2,170,513.84 were also approved. All actions passed with a 4‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved One Day Liquor License for Forward Health Foundation (4‑0)
• Approved final payment $2,866,420.43 for Contract 60815 Bituminous Paving Projects (4‑0)
• Approved two utility easements with Lake County Power and one direct county parcel (4‑0)
• Approved utility easement for City of Cohasset storm sewer (4‑0)
• Approved donation of 7 refurbished laptops to Keewatin (4‑0)
• Approved exception to Alternative Workplace Agreement for on‑call staff (4‑0)
• Authorized cancellation of County‑Club OHV Trail agreement and transfer to Swampsiders Snowmobile/ATV Club (4‑0)
• Approved 2026/2027 Annual Road Maintenance Agreements (4‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider consent agenda items including a tobacco policy update, liquor and gambling licenses, timber auction authorization, and a letter of support for the YMCA capital investment request. Regular agenda items include a legislative conference call, approval of commissioner warrants, reallocation of an HRIS position, and a presentation on the Northland Reliability Project. The meeting also includes administrator updates and committee reports.

• Reallocate HRIS Assistant (Grade 8) to HRIS and Leave Specialist (Grade 10) and authorize posting
• One-day liquor license for Great Tails Animal Rescue at Barn in the Woods Event Center, October 30, 2026
• Authorize timber auction sale on June 3, 2026 at Cohasset Community Center
• Letter of support and resolution for Itasca County Family YMCA Capital Investment Request
• Northland Reliability Project presentation by Mike Putney, MN Power

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 14 regular and special sessions. It also approved the consent agenda items, which included an updated tobacco policy, a one‑day liquor license for Great Tails Animal Rescue, a gambling premises permit for Trailside Restaurant, a tobacco license for Pokegama Grill, authorizations for road‑improvement agreements, a timber‑sale notice, a limited‑use permit with the state transportation commissioner, and a YMCA capital investment request. Additionally, the board approved commissioner warrants totaling $1,145,048.01 and reallocated an HRIS assistant position. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approve agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Approve minutes of April 14 regular and special sessions (5‑0)
• Approve consent agenda items (tobacco policy, one‑day liquor license, gambling premises permit, tobacco license, road‑improvement sponsor agreement, timber sale notice, limited‑use permit, YMCA capital investment) (5‑0)
• Approve commissioner warrants for $1,145,048.01 (5‑0)
• Approve posting positions: reallocate HRIS Assistant (Grade 8) to HRIS and Leave Specialist (Grade 10) (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a rail budget update. The County Board of Commissioners will also attend.

• Approve minutes from March 10, 2026 meeting
• Rail Budget Update presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority board approved the agenda additions and corrections with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting, again by a 5‑0 vote. A rail budget update was presented as informational and no action was taken.

• Approved agenda additions/corrections (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Rail budget update presented, informational – no action taken

County Board

The Itasca County Board will approve a letter of support for the Itasca County Family YMCA and settle tax-forfeited land sales to adjoining landowners. The meeting also includes public hearings, personnel appointments, and closed sessions on specific parcels.

• Approve letter of support for Itasca County Family YMCA capital investment
• Settle tax-forfeited land sales to adjoining landowners
• Authorize long-term rental of 5 campsites at Itasca County Fairgrounds for $700/month
• Public hearing on rezone application submitted by Tom Hammerlund
• Closed sessions on Parcel IDs: 91-018-1303 and 91-018-4200

The Itasca County Board approved the regular session agenda, adding items 6.10 (IRRRB Strategic Plan Grant) and 6.11 (Blandin Foundation Strategic Plan Grant). The board also pulled Item #5.1, which would have approved a letter of support and resolution for the Itasca County Family YMCA capital investment request, and approved the consent agenda. All three actions were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved agenda with added items 6.10 and 6.11 (5-0)
• Pulled Item #5.1 (YMCA capital investment request) from agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 7, 2026 session (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a special session on April 14, 2026. The agenda includes a leadership update from Commissioner Johnson. No other items or decisions are listed.

• Leadership updates presented by Commissioner Johnson

The Itasca County Board met on April 14, 2026. Commissioners received updates from department heads, which were recorded as informational only. No motions were made, and the meeting was adjourned without any decisions.