Crow Wing County Board Tackles Public Health Nuisances and Power Project Plans
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Meeting Type:
County Council
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Meeting Date:
11/12/2024
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Recording Published:
11/12/2024
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Duration:
69 Minutes
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Towns:
Baxter, Bay Lake Township, Brainerd, Breezy Point, Center Township, Crosby, Crosslake, Crow Wing Township, Cuyuna, Daggett Brook Township, Deerwood, Deerwood Township, Emily, Fairfield Township, Fifty Lakes, Fort Ripley, Fort Ripley Township, Gail Lake Township, Garrison, Garrison Township, Ideal Township, Irondale Township, Ironton, Jenkins, Jenkins Township, Lake Edward Township, Little Pine Township, Long Lake Township, Manhattan Beach, Maple Grove Township, Mission Township, Nisswa, Nokay Lake Township, Oak Lawn Township, Pelican Township, Pequot Lakes, Perry Lake Township, Platte Lake Township, Rabbit Lake Township, Riverton, Roosevelt Township, Ross Lake Township, St. Mathias Township, Timothy Township, Trommald, Wolford Township
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County:
Crow Wing County
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State:
Minnesota
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent meeting, the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners addressed pressing public health concerns and significant infrastructure plans, including the Ruth Lake Improvement District’s assessment change and updates on the Northland Reliability Project. The board focused on approving resolutions to declare public health nuisances at properties in Nisswa and Mayfield, while also engaging in discussions about a major power reliability initiative impacting local landowners.
35:54The board’s unanimous approval of resolutions declaring public health nuisances at two locations in Nisswa and Mayfield marked a step towards addressing hazardous waste issues. At 10941 Crescent Drive in Nisswa, tenants were found illegally pumping septic waste into a wetland, prompting the board to contract a septic provider for immediate abatement. Similarly, on Sorenson Lake Lane in Mayfield, household waste attracted vermin, necessitating intervention. The board approved the use of solid waste funds for both properties, with plans to tax assess non-compliant owners.
0:00Transitioning to infrastructure, the board delved into a presentation from Minnesota Power on the Northland Reliability Project, an ambitious initiative involving substation expansions and new constructions aimed at bolstering the region’s electrical system. The project has garnered considerable public interest, with Crow Wing County receiving the highest volume of landowner comments during public hearings. Concerns highlighted included residential impacts, potential effects on irrigation systems, and recreational areas like the Kayuna recreation area.
Various routing options, including the colocation maximization route, were discussed to minimize private land impacts. The extensive public input led to a series of alternative route designations, facilitating ongoing dialogue with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and local stakeholders.
19:54The meeting also included updates on the Right of Entry process related to the project’s land acquisitions. Efforts to engage with affected landowners and navigate the complex easement acquisition process were outlined, with construction estimated to begin between 2025 and 2030. State and federal permits, including those from the Army Corps of Engineers, were noted as prerequisites for advancing engineering work.
In other discussions, the board reviewed a resolution supporting a psychiatric regional treatment facility in Clay County, a response to the ongoing need for juvenile psychiatric care. The proposal involves revamping an existing facility to house 18 beds, with board members questioning how the facility would manage underage residents in a non-secure environment. The resolution was approved unanimously, although regulatory concerns remain to be addressed.
35:54Additionally, the board reviewed and approved plats for the Baker Event Center and King Shores developments, despite opposition from local residents and certain commissioners. The plats met all regulatory requirements, with motions passing despite dissenting votes.
52:51Election results were celebrated, with a turnout of 76.3% surpassing the state average. The board commended the election team for their efficiency and accommodation of voters with mobility challenges. Anecdotes of first-time elderly voters underscored the community’s engagement in the electoral process.
Lastly, the board considered a petition to vacate part of Hartley Drive, ultimately deciding against it. The highway engineer’s recommendation to deny the petition was based on the potential future utility of the area as a public transportation asset. Concerns over easement discrepancies and the necessity of maintaining public access influenced the board’s decision to keep the road platted.
Deborah A. Erickson
County Council Officials:
Paul Koering, Jon Lubke, Steve Barrows, Rosemary Franzen, Doug Houge
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Meeting Type:
County Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
11/12/2024
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Recording Published:
11/12/2024
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Duration:
69 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Crow Wing County
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Towns:
Baxter, Bay Lake Township, Brainerd, Breezy Point, Center Township, Crosby, Crosslake, Crow Wing Township, Cuyuna, Daggett Brook Township, Deerwood, Deerwood Township, Emily, Fairfield Township, Fifty Lakes, Fort Ripley, Fort Ripley Township, Gail Lake Township, Garrison, Garrison Township, Ideal Township, Irondale Township, Ironton, Jenkins, Jenkins Township, Lake Edward Township, Little Pine Township, Long Lake Township, Manhattan Beach, Maple Grove Township, Mission Township, Nisswa, Nokay Lake Township, Oak Lawn Township, Pelican Township, Pequot Lakes, Perry Lake Township, Platte Lake Township, Rabbit Lake Township, Riverton, Roosevelt Township, Ross Lake Township, St. Mathias Township, Timothy Township, Trommald, Wolford Township
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