Mille Lacs County public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will discuss four separate requests submitted by local residents. The agenda lists requests from Janet Norman (two items), Michael Hagel, and Bill Davison Jr. No further details about the nature of the requests are provided in the agenda.
- Consideration of a request by Janet Norman
- Consideration of a second request by Janet Norman
- Consideration of a request by Michael Hagel
- Consideration of a request by Bill Davison Jr
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will review and act on the 2025 budget, including a levy resolution. The meeting also includes contract approvals, ordinance considerations, and updates on public works projects. Several resolutions on salaries, commissioner compensation, and cannabis regulation will be discussed.
- Consider Resolution 12-17-24-04: 2025 Budget & Levy
- Consider amendment to Jail Food Service Contract
- Consider County Building Official Contract with Mid-MN Inspections LLC
- Consider Engineering Proposal for CSAH 1/CSAH 18 Joint Reconstruction
- Review County Jail Project
The board adopted the 2025 budget and levy, totaling $50.05M budget and $25.27M levy, reflecting a 6.09% increase. It also set 2025 salaries for the sheriff at $145,600 and county attorney at $154,000, and approved a 7% commissioner salary increase to $28,900. The board approved a revised liquor ordinance, a cannabis business ordinance, and a fee schedule, among other items.
- Adopted 2025 budget and levy of $50,052,382 and $25,268,847 (unanimous)
- Set 2025 sheriff salary at $145,600 (4-1)
- Set 2025 county attorney salary at $154,000 (4-1)
- Adopted commissioner compensation at $28,900 with $50 per diem (unanimous)
- Adopted cannabis business ordinance and resolution (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 fee schedule effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 non-union uniform wage scale (3-2)
- Approved county-owned land sale bids (unanimous)
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will review the 2025 budget, consider several contracts and resolutions, and hold a public hearing on a new cannabis business licensing ordinance. Items on the consent agenda include a safe‑and‑secure grant, a revised local‑option sales tax agreement, and opioid agreement contracts. The regular agenda features bridge inspection proposals, ditch assessments, and a bridge replacement resolution.
- Public Hearing for Cannabis Business Licensing Ordinance
- Consider Revised Local Option Sales Tax Agreement with MN Department of Revenue
- Consider Opioid Agreement Contracts
- Consider 2025-2027 Bridge Inspection Proposal
- Consider Resolution 12-03-24-04: Bridge Replacement
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will conduct a public hearing on the Truth-in-Taxation issue. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the hearing is for public input. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.
- Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing
County Board
The County Board will hold public hearings regarding the fee schedule and liquor ordinance amendments. Members will consider the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and a Housing Trust Fund Ordinance. The meeting includes reviews of the 2025 budget and various county contracts.
- Public hearing for Liquor Ordinance Amendment
- Resolution 11-19-24-02: 2025 Mille Lacs County Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Housing Trust Fund Ordinance
- Historic Courthouse Tuckpointing RFP and project bids
- 2025 County Fleet and Public Works Vehicle Leases
Planning Commission
The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission will review several items at its November 12 meeting. It will consider adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, a conditional use permit for Janet Norman, a rezoning request from William Hill Jr., a rezoning of parcel 14-240-0090, and two development ordinance amendments (LSO 2024-13 and LSO 2024-14). Decisions on these items will be made during the meeting.
- Consider adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Janet Norman request for a conditional use permit
- William Hill Jr request for rezoning
- Consider rezoning of parcel 14-240-0090
- Consider Development Ordinance Amendments LSO 2024-13 and LSO 2024-14
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 2025 budget, approve contracts, and hold public hearings on liquor and cannabis ordinances. A work session will precede the meeting to review the 2025 County Ditch Levy and Land Services Fee Schedule.
- Consider CY2025 POS Contract with Lighthouse Child & Family Services
- Public Hearing for Liquor Ordinance Amendment
- Public Hearing for Cannabis License Ordinance
- Consider Salt Spreader Acquisition
- Consider 2025 Non-Union County Insurance Contributions
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to review two requests submitted by Paul Jackson. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting.
- Consideration of a request by Paul Jackson
- Consideration of a second request by Paul Jackson
- Approval of September 23, 2024 minutes
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will consider approving contracts, grants, and a public hearing for a housing trust fund ordinance. The meeting includes a work session on land sales and a liquor license update.
- Consider Metropolitan County Consortium Contract Amendment
- Consider Covid-19 Recovery Funding- Princeton School Agreement
- Consider Public Hearing for Housing Trust Fund Ordinance
- Consider Highway Maintenance Agreement with the City of Princeton
- Consider Mille Lacs County Childcare Grants
County Board
The County Board will hold a work session to review the 2025 budget and discuss the Princeton Maintenance Agreement. The regular meeting includes decisions on service contracts and a proposal for the Historic Courthouse ceiling.
- Review of 2025 Budget
- Solicitation of price quotes for CHIPS and Public Defender Services
- Resolution 10-01-24-01 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
- Arrows Family Services Host County Contract
- Historic Courthouse Ceiling Proposal
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will consider a resolution for a 2025 preliminary levy. It will also review a septic system abatement resolution, a 2022 EMPG grant agreement, and a tandem axle plow truck acquisition. These items appear on the consent and regular agenda items for the September 24 meeting.
- Resolution 09-24-24-01: Septic System Abatement
- 2022 EMPG Grant Agreement
- Resolution 09-24-24-02: 2025 Preliminary Levy
- Tandem Axle Plow Truck Acquisition
The board unanimously adopted a 2025 preliminary maximum levy of $25,409,123, a 6.09% increase over 2024. It also approved a special assessment of $15,225 for a septic system abatement on a property owned by Ryan Pederson, authorized a $312,402 tandem axle plow truck acquisition, and approved the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes with a correction.
- Adopted 2025 preliminary levy of $25,409,123 (unanimous)
- Approved $15,225 special assessment for septic abatement on PID 02-002-0103 (unanimous)
- Authorized $312,402 plow truck acquisition from Boyer and Towmaster (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved Sept 17, 2024 minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests from three individuals. The board will consider one request from Randy Simons and two requests from Jesse Latterell.
- Consideration of a request by Randy Simons
- Consideration of two requests by Jesse Latterell
County Board
The County Board will hold a work session to review the 2025 budget. The regular meeting includes decisions on the appointment and salary of the County Attorney and a contract renewal for animal control services.
- 2025 Budget Review
- Resolution 09-17-24-02: Appointing County Attorney and establishing salary
- Contract renewal with OnLine Retrievers for animal control services
- Opioid Settlement Agreement
- Gambling Permit for Isle Lions Club (Resolution 09-17-24-01)
County Board
The County Board will hold work sessions to review the 2025 Public Works, Land Services, and Extension budgets, as well as the preliminary levy. The regular meeting includes decisions on a master agreement with BCI Construction and a telecommunication grant application for Benton.
- Master Agreement with BCI Construction
- Benton Telecommunication Grant Application
- Revised Tobacco Ordinance
- Resolution 09-03-24-01 to classify tax forfeited lands
- Sale of decommissioned squad cars
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests from eight different individuals. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting.
- Request by Greg Chaffin
- Request by Casey Zimmerman
- Requests by Joseph Bontrager
- Request by Nathan Neuhart
- Requests by Randy Simons, Shanda Paulson, and Cole Draxten
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the county tobacco ordinance. The board will also consider several livestock feedlot permits, the reappointment of the county assessor, and a purchase of equipment using drug forfeiture funds. Additional items include budget reviews for the County Attorney’s Office and CVS, a presentation by the Central Minnesota Council on Aging, and pavement resurfacing project bids.
- Reappointment of Mille Lacs County Assessor (Resolution 08-20-24-01)
- Ash Farms Livestock Feedlot Permit
- B & G Dairy LLC Feedlot Permit
- Public hearing on amendment to the county tobacco ordinance
- Consider purchase of equipment using drug forfeiture funds
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider two rezone requests and an amendment to the development ordinance. The body will also review minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting.
- Leon Wagner request for rezone
- Warren Peterson request for rezone
- Steve Smith request for Development Ordinance Amendment regarding Recreational Camping
- Mille Lacs County request for a Development Ordinance Amendment
County Board
The County Board will meet to discuss the 2025 budget for the Sheriff's Office and Probation. The board is deciding on a local option sales tax extension and proposals for pavement resurfacing and sewer pipe lining.
- Resolution 08-06-24-02: Local Option Sales Tax Extension
- Authorization to solicit proposals for pavement resurfacing
- Proposals to line the sewer pipe at the South Maintenance Facility
- Budget amendment for E911 Funds
- Resolution 08-06-24-01: Temporary Liquor License
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests from two individuals and one township. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting.
- Request by Paul Jackson
- Request by Borgholm Township
- Request by Johnathon Kemp
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests from Paul Jackson, Borgholm Township, and Johnathon Kemp. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting.
- Request by Paul Jackson
- Request by Borgholm Township
- Request by Johnathon Kemp
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will hold two public hearings: one on extending the local options sales tax and another on a cannabis business moratorium ordinance. The board will also review planning commission recommendations, discuss revised public safety telecommunicator roles, and consider bids for ditch spraying and gravel crushing.
- Public hearing on Local Options Sales Tax Extension
- Public hearing on Cannabis Business Moratorium Ordinance
- Consider Planning Commission Recommendations (Land Services Office)
- Consider Ditch Spraying Bids (Public Works)
- Consider Gravel Crushing Bids (Public Works)
Planning Commission
The commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a supply and contractor yard requested by Scott Karst. The meeting also includes consideration of a request by Kirk Kroll.
- Supply/Contractor Yard CUP request by Scott Karst
- Request by Kirk Kroll
- Approval of June 10, 2024 minutes
County Board
The board will review the year-to-date budget report and legislative platform during a work session. The regular meeting includes consideration of sheriff's office budget amendments and an architectural services contract. Additionally, the board will schedule a public hearing for a cannabis business moratorium ordinance.
- Sheriff's Office budget amendments and correctional officer positions
- Contract with Klein McCarthy for architectural services
- Scheduling a public hearing for Cannabis Business Moratorium Ordinance
- Local Option Sales Tax Public Hearing consideration
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider requests from five individuals. The provided agenda does not include specific details regarding the nature or location of these requests.
- Request by Kathy Fitschen
- Request by Marilyn Peterson
- Request by Eric Lee Blumke
- Request by Thomas Pearson
- Request by Mike Larsen
County Board
The County Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Local Options Sales Tax Extension. The meeting also includes a work session on the 2025 budget and consideration of various administrative resolutions.
- Public hearing for the Local Options Sales Tax Extension
- Gambling permit for Milaca Golf Club
- MOU for Community and Veterans Services and Nexus Kindred
- Snowmobile - ATV Club Sponsorship resolution
- Consideration of ditch spraying
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will meet on June 17, 2024. The agenda includes the consideration of parcel appeal recommendations.
- Consideration of parcel appeal recommendations
Planning Commission
The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission will review the May 13, 2024, meeting minutes. The commission will also consider a request for the Final Plat of Natures Edge by KNB Property, LLC, and a request from Joe Heike.
- Final Plat of Natures Edge by KNB Property, LLC
- Request by Joe Heike
- Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will review the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and a letter from MNDOT regarding the Highway 169/27 roundabout. The agenda also includes consideration of personnel policy revisions and a road agreement between Princeton and Wyanett Township.
- 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
- MNDOT letter regarding Highway 169/27 roundabout
- Contract for 2024 Pavement Markings
- Retention Bonus Memorandum of Agreement with LELS Bargaining Unit
- Community and Veterans Services Building concrete and pavement services project
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board is reviewing the 2025 budget and approving various operational items, including legal fees and a contract with Isanti County for adult mental health services. The board will also award the bid for CSAH 4 and consider a public hearing date for the LOST project. Additionally, the board will review the 2024 pavement marking bid award and discuss zoning updates.
- Review 2025 Budget
- Consider Adult Mental Health Initiative Contract with Isanti County
- CSAH 4 Bid Award
- Consider Bid Award for 2024 Pavement Marking
- Consider Proposed LOST Public Hearing Date
Planning Commission
The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a supply and contractor yard. The commission will also discuss a request from Mille Lacs County to amend the Development Ordinance.
- Scott Karst request for Supply/Contractor Yard CUP
- Mille Lacs County Development Ordinance Amendment request
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on April 22, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as approving the March 25, 2024 minutes. The primary substantive items are two variance requests: one by Steve Secraw and one by Paul Golberg. No specific property addresses or project details are listed in the provided agenda text.
- Variance request by Steve Secraw
- Variance request by Paul Golberg
- Approval of March 25, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes
County Board
The County Board will meet to consider various permits, grant applications, and policy revisions. The session includes a public hearing regarding a prohibited animals ordinance and discussions on broadband and road infrastructure.
- Public hearing for Prohibited Animals Ordinance
- Street closing permits for Rum River Festival and Northland Crane Service
- Resolution 04-16-24-02 regarding ECE Broadband Project
- RFP for 2024 Pavement Marking
- Application for MPCA Local Climate Action Grants
Planning Commission
The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and consider a request from KNB Property, LLC.
- Request by KNB Property, LLC
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board is holding a regular meeting with a work session on zoning violations, citations, and a prohibited animals ordinance. The board will consider consent agenda items including a health educator position, legal fees, a lawful gambling permit, and a jail healthcare contract, plus regular agenda items on planning commission recommendations, tax-forfeited property repurchase, a grant application, donations, and a construction contract.
- Zoning discussion on violations, citations, and prohibited animals ordinance
- Resolution 04-02-24-01: Authorize lawful gambling permit
- Resolution 04-02-24-02: Repurchase of tax forfeited property
- Resolution 04-02-24-03: MNGeo PLSS Monument Grant application
- Construction contract for SAP 048-598-014
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider variance requests. The board is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting.
- Variance requests by Paul Goldberg
- Variance requests by Andrew Thom
- Approval of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the short-term rental licensing ordinance. The board is also considering several contracts, including one for the Ericsonville Facility remodel and the County Surveyor position.
- Public hearing for Short-Term Rental Licensing Ordinance Amendment
- Scheduling of public hearing for Prohibited Animals Ordinance
- HMA AIA Contract B101 - 2017 for the Ericsonville Facility Remodel
- KLD Contract for County Surveyor Position
- MFIP/DWP Employment Services Contract with Avivo
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will meet to discuss administrative technology purchases and a prohibited animals ordinance. The board will also consider a lawful gambling permit and the North STAR Act.
- Scheduling a public hearing for a Prohibited Animals Ordinance
- Purchase of RingCentral Telephone System
- Purchase of Juniper Network Switches
- Resolution 03-05-24-01 to authorize Lawful Gambling Permit
- Resolution 03-05-24-02 regarding the North STAR Act
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a public hearing to amend the Subdivision Plat Review Ordinance. The agenda includes resolutions for three MnDOT detour agreements and a proposal for Soo Line Master Plan consulting services. Additionally, the board will consider purchasing Sapphire Electronic Medical Records Software and a KnowBe4 CyberSecurity Program.
- Public Hearing to Amend the Subdivision Plat Review Ordinance
- Resolution 02-20-24-03: MnDOT Detour Agreement for SP 4811-80
- Resolution 02-20-24-04: MnDOT Detour Agreement for SP 4811-76
- Resolution 02-20-24-05: MnDOT Detour Agreement for SP 4802-25
- Proposal for Soo Line Master Plan Consulting Services
County Board
The County Board will meet to decide on several administrative contracts, budget amendments, and the scheduling of public hearings. The agenda includes reviews of public health awards and infrastructure projects.
- Scheduling public hearings for Short-Term Rental Licensing and Subdivision Plat Review ordinances
- Award for SAP 048-598-014 Box Culverts Replacement on CR 105 and CR 119
- Budget amendment to transfer Public Safety Aid Funds to the Sheriff's Office
- Purchase of Microsoft Office 365 Licenses and Splunk security software
- Resolution 02-06-24-03 regarding opposition to redesigning the State Flag & Seal
County Board
The County Board will elect a 2024 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and establish the 2024 meeting schedule. The board will also consider administrative resolutions regarding fund establishment and newspaper bids. A work session is scheduled to discuss zoning violations and strategic planning.
- Election of 2024 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Consideration of Law Library fee change
- Assessment of delinquent animal control fees
- Review of 2024 newspaper bids
- Discussion of zoning violations