OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD LAKE COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Lake County Board of Commissioners’ regularly sched­uled meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Lake County Board Chairperson Rich Sve. Chair Sve led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Unless otherwise stated, all actions have been approved by unanimous yea vote. Lake County Board members present in the Lake County Service Center, Split Rock River Room, 616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, Minne­sota: District 1 Commissioner Joe Baltich, District 2 Commissioner Derrick “Rick” L. Goutermont, District 3 Commissioner Richard “Rick” C. Hogenson, and District 5 Commissioner Rich Sve. Board member Absent: District 4 Commissioner Jeremy M. Hurd. Also present: County Adminis­trator Matthew Huddleston, County Sheriff Nathan Stadler, Facilities Maintenance Di­rector Curt Backen, Interim Auditor/Trea­surer Ronni Radle, Environmental Ser­vices Director Christine McCarthy, Land Commissioner Nate Eide, Lake County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Director Matthew Johnson, and Clerk of the Board Laurel D. Buchanan.

MOTION GOUTERMONT, SECOND HO­GENSON: 01 – Approval of the agenda. Absent: Hurd

Lake County Board Chairperson Rich Sve opened the floor for public comments. Lake County constituent Tanya Bruzek thanked everyone for their work on amend­ments to the Land Use Ordinance.

Lake County Sheriff Nathan Stadler pro­vided an annual update for the Office of the County Sheriff, including staffing, Public Safety Aid, Jail and 911 Dispatch Center, and Lake County Search and Rescue.

Lake County Facilities Maintenance Di­rector Curt Backen provided an annual update for his department, an overview of improvements to county facilities, and plans for projects in the upcoming year.

County Administrator Matthew Huddleston provided an update on several items of county business.

Proposed ordinance changes were pre­sented by Lake County Environmental Services Director Christine McCarthy.

Lake County HRA Director Matthew John­son was present in support of the resolu­tion to consider tax abatement in support of Vision Inc. apartment development project.

Facilities Director Curt Back discussed scheduling a facilities tour for this fall. Sheriff Stadler spoke about the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) that is on the action items list for board action today and a request for board action for purchasing an ATV.

Land Commissioner Nate Eide provided an update. The landowner was present for any questions on the proposed plats.

MOTION HOGENSON, SECOND BAL­TICH: 02 – Approve Consent Agenda as presented:

1. Approve County Board of Commis­sioners’ regular meeting minutes of June 10, 2025.

2. Approve Health and Human Ser­vices claims payments in the fol­lowing amounts:

a. Administrative Payments $ 9,830.27

b. ABHI Region 3 Payments $ 61,269.08

c. AHA Special Payments $ 3,260.58

3. Approve Minnesota Lawful Gam­bling Premise Permit application of Ely Winton Rod & Gun Club to conduct lawful gambling at Silver Rapids Lodge located at 459 Kaw­ishiwi Trail, Ely, MN 55731

4. Approve and authorize the Lake County Board Chair, acting as the Fiscal Agent of the Arrowhead Be­havioral Health Initiative (Region III), to sign the Minnesota Depart­ment of Human Services County Grant Contract for mental health mobile crisis response services in Cook County for the period of May 15, 2025, through Septem­ber 30, 2026. Further authorize the Lake County Board Chair and Lake County Attorney to sign any subsequent amendments or grant award letters through the term of this grant.

5. Approve closeout of project CP 013-022-001, Larsmont Road Re­construction, and final payment of $12,323.12 for the work com­pleted to KGM Contractors Inc for a total contract work value of $1,232,312.04.

6. Authorize the Board Chair to sign an agreement with Fall Lake Township to advertise, award, and execute a construction contract for the realignment of Sunset Road, project number SAP 038-592-001, which will be funded through the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) and locally by Fall Lake Township with Lake County serving as the contract holder and project sponsor.

7. Authorize the County Board Chair and Clerk of the Board to sign the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (“BCA” or “Lead Agency”) and the County of Lake on behalf of its County Sheriff’s Office (“Govern­ment Unit”), SWIFT Contract Num­ber 269883.

8. Authorize payment of $7,558.88 to Seagren’s Powersports for the purchase of a 2025 Kawasaki 440 Brute Force ATV to include a winch, rear cargo box and front rack exten­sion. This purchase will be used to replace one of the Sheriff’s Office’s ATV’s, which will be transferred to the Lake County Rescue Squad to replace one of their older ATV’s. We will be utilizing funds from the Minnesota DNR ATV safety and En­forcement Grant for this purchase.

9. Authorize the Board Chair to sign a letter of support for Arrowhead Eco­nomic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) for funding for a new building to es­tablish AEOA’s Regional Hub and commit to a financial contribution in the amount of $48,897 to support AEOA’s Regional Hub, bringing together Housing Services, the Se­nior and Nutrition Services Kitchen, the Youth Build Program, and a Community Free store under one roof.

10. Approve Resolution for Convey­ance of Parcel ID 28-6382-30040 to the Town of Fall Lake, as follows:

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 282.01, subdivision 1a (e) states that Nonconservation tax-forfeited land held in trust in favor of the taxing districts may be conveyed by the commissioner of revenue in the name of the state to a governmen­tal subdivision for an authorized public use; and

WHEREAS, the Lake Coun­ty received request on June 12, 2025, from Fall Lake Township for Lake County to convey parcel ID 28-6382-30040, Lots 4 & 10, Block 30, White Iron Villas Plat, which is non-conservation, tax-forfeit land; and

WHEREAS, Fall Lake Township requests to have the property con­veyed at no cost for the authorized public use of a parking lot for their townhall; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake County Land Commissioner is directed to convey the parcel to Fall Lake Township at no cost for the public parking lot.

11. Adopt findings and conditions by the Planning Commission for Inter­im Use Application I-25-010r, sub­mitted by Ruth Schmidt-Baeumler at 2604 W. Castle Danger Road, Two Harbors, MN 55616.

12. Adopt findings and conditions by the Planning Commission for Inter­im Use Application I-25-011r, sub­mitted by Joe & Theresa Hansen at 1788 Hwy 61, Two Harbors, MN 55616.

13. Adopt findings and conditions by the Planning Commission for Inter­im Use Application I-25-012r, sub­mitted by Kartheek Koneru at 2839 Hwy 61, Two Harbors, MN 55616.

14. Adopt findings and conditions by the Planning Commission for In­terim Use Application I-25-013i, submitted by Paul & Arica Suther­land at 5669 West Park Hill Road, Finland, MN 55603. Absent: Hurd.

MOTION HOGENSON, SECOND BAL­TICH: 03 – Approve the resignation of Matthew Pollmann, Emergency Manage­ment Director/Safety Officer, effective July 3, 2025. Absent: Hurd

MOTION GOUTERMONT, SECOND HOGENSON: 04 – Adopt Resolution to Consider Tax Abatement in Support of Vi­sion Inc. Apartment Development. Absent: Hurd

MOTION BALTICH, SECOND GOUTER­MONT: 05 – Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Communication Facility Lease / Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Contract Num­ber: 1048782, Tower Name: Schroeder, AT&T Site: #MNL0549. Absent: Hurd

MOTION HOGENSON, SECOND GOUTERMONT: 06 – Resolution of Support for Tettegouche State Park / Min­nesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for State Land Acquisition for Illgen Truck Station Transfer of Custodial Con­trol. Absent: Hurd

MOTION GOUTERMONT, SECOND BALTICH: 07 – Approve the final plat Tettegouche Highlands, P-24-003, and authorize signatures on the plat mylars. Absent: Hurd

MOTION BALTICH, SECOND GOUTER­MONT: 08 – Approve the final plat Tette­gouche Highlands, First Addition, P-24- 004, and authorize signatures on the plat mylars. Absent: Hurd

MOTION HOGENSON, SECOND BAL­TICH: 09 – Adopt the proposed amend­ments to the Land Use Ordinance #12. Absent: Hurd

MOTION GOUTERMONT, SECOND HOGENSON: 10 – Adopt the proposed amendments to the Subsurface Treatment System Ordinance #11. Absent: Hurd

MOTION HOGENSON, SECOND BAL­TICH: 11 – Adjourn Board meeting of the Lake County Board of Commissioners at 3:35 p.m. Absent: Hurd

The Lake County Board of Commissioners will convene for the following meetings in the Lake County Service Center, Split Rock River Room, 616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, Minnesota.:

• Agenda meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

• Regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

ATTEST:

Laurel D. Buchanan Clerk of the Board

Rich Sve, Board Chairperson

Lake County Board of Commissioners