On the agenda: Center City meeting — data center (Apr 1)

Commissioners:
District 1
Jim Swenson
District 2

Rick Greene
District 3

Marlys Dunne
District 4
Ben Montzka
District 5

Board of Commissioners
REGULAR MEETING – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
County Board Room, Room 172

6:30 p.m.

Dan Dahlberg
County Administrator

Convene; Pledge of Allegiance; Approve Agenda

Chase Burnham

Health and Human Services Committee of the Whole:
Items for Committee Review/Recommendation: (discussed in detail as requested)
1.)

HHS Board Report

TAB 1

2.)

Out of State Travel Request – Residential Treatment Visit to Client in Nebraska

TAB 2

Board of Commissioners’ Business Meeting
Consent Agenda:

7:00 p.m.

1.)

HHS Committee Recommendation – HHS Board Report

TAB 1

2.)

HHS Committee Recommendation – Out of State Travel Request , Omaha Nebraska

TAB 2

3.)

Minutes from the March 18th, 2026 Meeting

TAB 3

4.)

Payment of County’s Warrants and Miscellaneous Bills

TAB 4

5.)

Recognition of County Staff April Anniversaries

TAB 5

6.)

Exempt Gambling Permit – Almelund Threshing Show

TAB 6

7.)

Acceptance of a Donation – Chisago County Sheriff’s Office – CCSO Foundation

TAB 7

8.)

Late Mileage Reimbursement Requests – HHS

TAB 8

Public Hearing
9.)

Tax Abatement – Kendall Howard

TAB 9

Other Business of the County Board
10.)

Community Corrections Advisory Board Appointments

TAB 10

11.)

Letter of Support – HF 4597 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPS)

TAB 11

Citizen’s Forum
“The Citizen’s Forum is provided so you may make a comment, statement, question, or proposal. You will be limited to three minutes,
and we ask that you conduct yourself in a professional, courteous manner, and refrain from the use of profanity. Failure to abide by
this policy may result in the loss of your privilege to speak that night.”

Discussion Items:
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Correspondence

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Administrator Updates

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Commissioner Committee Reports

CORR.

Meetings of the Chisago County Board of Commissioners may be closed if the closure is expressly
authorized by statute. Minn. Stat. §13D.05 subd. 3c. A public body may close a public meeting by a
majority vote in a public meeting to hold a closed meeting to develop or consider offers or
counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property PID 12.00082.00 and 12.00048.00 (Old Jail Site).
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Following said closed session, the County Board of Commissioners will reconvene in open session to
announce any action taken in closed session and to consider and act on matters noticed on the
agenda for consideration or action in open session.
Adjourn Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

Upcoming Schedule
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April 8th 2026, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting @ 3:00 p.m.

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April 15th 2026, Chisago County Board of Commissioners Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

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Annual Employee Picnic – Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Board Meeting Agenda
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TAB 1
Memo To:

Chisago County Commissioners

From:

Chase Burnham; County Administrator

RE:

HHS Directors Report – April 1, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting

Date:

April 1, 2026

Information below is from AMC and MACSSA:

County Estimated Impact from SNAP H.R. 1 Policy Changes
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps Minnesotans with low incomes get
monthly benefits to help purchase nutritious food. The federal government determines eligibility
rules and benefit amounts, and funds benefits; the state and counties administer benefits. On
July 4, 2025, the federal government enacted law (Public Law 119-21) which made numerous

changes to SNAP, including establishing a non-federal share of benefit costs for the first time in

the program’s history.

The Federal Reconciliation Bill or H.R. 1 brings sweeping changes to SNAP and Medicaid, including

significant policy changes and cost shifts from the federal government to states.

The amount of the non-federal share in the new law is based on a state’s payment error rate as

determined through the quality control process. States with higher payment error rates will pay a
higher share of benefit costs. This provision takes effect in October 2027, the start of federal fiscal
year 2028.

Minnesota administered $860 million in SNAP expenditures in FY24. With Minnesota’s FY24 error

rate of 8.90%, Minnesota would pay $97 million a year. 440,000 Minnesotans participate in SNAP
in an average month.

To help the legislature, state and local agencies understand this new law, the Department of
Children, Youth, and Families developed a projection of SNAP benefit costs and the newly

required non-federal share in Minnesota. Over the 2024-2025 biennium, total SNAP benefit

expenditures were $1.7 billion. Total SNAP benefit expenditures will increase to $1.8 billion in the

2026-2027 biennium and $1.9 billion in the 2028-2029 biennium. It is estimated that Minnesota’s

non-federal share will be $70 million in 2028 and $97 million in 2029. Figure 1 shows actual and
projected SNAP expenditures in Minnesota from state fiscal year 2024 through 2029.

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COUNT
Y 313
N. MAIN ST., #230, CENTER CIT Y, MN 55012
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of Commissioners
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The current projection uses a 10% non-federal share requirement based on Minnesota’s payment
error rate for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024, which was 8.9%. When the provision takes effect, the

non-federal share will be based on Minnesota’s error rate for either FFY 2025 or FFY 2026. The U.S.
Department of Agriculture will release official payment error rates for FFY 2025 in June 2026 and
FFY 2026 in June 2027. If Minnesota’s payment error rate increases to 10% or above, the nonfederal share of SNAP benefits will increase to 15%.

FEBRUARY UPDATE

2024

2025

Est. reduction

CHISAGO COUNTY

532,494

607,218

303,609

ANOKA COUNTY

4,376,282

3,867,944

1,933,972

WASHINGTON COUNTY

1,527,471

1,759,012

879,506

ISANTI COUNTY

344,319

360,535

180,268

PINE COUNTY

363,752

368,661

184,330

CHISAGO
COUNT
Y 313
N. MAIN ST., #271 / 274, CENTER CIT Y, MN 55012
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Board
of Commissioners
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The AMC and MACSSA (MN Association of County Social Service Administrators )SNAP and

Medicaid Subcommittees have been working through cost projections to counties from

H.R.1. Some costs are one time, and some will be long term. The subcommittees are limited with

exact projections currently as the legislature makes some decisions on implementation. (SNAP
and Medicaid formulas for local county use are in the sections below.)

HR1 County Cost Projection –
What We Know Now
Program
SNAP
SNAP

Change
Admin Cost Share
Benefit Cost Share
Community Engagement
SNAP
(Work Req)
SNAP
Non-Citizen Policy Changes
Change to 6-month
Medicaid Renewals
Community Engagement
Medicaid (Work Req)
Medicaid Non-Citizen Policy Changes
Totals

One Time
Annual Cost

Ongoing
Annual Cost
TBD
TBD

Net County
Cost
TBD
TBD

$ 2,941,200

$ 1,470,600
$ 810,000

$ 1,470,600
$
810,000

$ 5,894,000

$ 2,947,000

$ 2,947,000

$ 1,620,000

N/A
nominal
$ 1,620,000

Less FFP

N/A
$ 8,834,000

$ 5,227,000

*Additional costs may be added as decisions are made
**Assumes the state will do 100% of Community Engagement for Medicaid. If any CE work goes to the counties, this
could be a substantial local cost.

HR1 County Cost Projection - Governor’s Proposal
Program
SNAP
SNAP

Change
Admin Cost Share
Benefit Cost Share
Community Engagement
SNAP
(Work Req)
SNAP
Non-Citizen Policy Changes
Change to 6-month
Medicaid Renewals
Community Engagement
Medicaid (Work Req)
Medicaid Non-Citizen Policy Changes
Totals

One Time
Annual Cost

Ongoing
Annual Cost
$ 33,000,000
$
-

Less FFP

Net County Cost
$ 33,000,000
$
-

$ 2,940,000

$ 1,470,000
$ 810,000

$
$

1,470,000
810,000

$ 5,894,000

$ 2,947,000

$

2,947,000

$

38,227,000

$ 1,620,000

N/A
nominal
$ 1,620,000

N/A
$ 41,834,000

*Additional costs may be added as decisions are made
**Assumes the state will do 100% of Community Engagement for Medicaid. If any CE work goes to the counties, this
could be a substantial local cost.

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COUNT
Y 313
N. MAIN ST., #271 / 274, CENTER CIT Y, MN 55012
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Chisago County Request
for Board Action
Meeting Date: April 1, 2026

Item Number:

2

Title of Item for Consideration: Out of State Travel Request – residential treatment
visit to client in Nebraska

Action Requested by: Health & Human
Services

Department: Health & Human
Services

Previous Action on this Matter: Prior approval of travel requests to see clients in
residential placements.

Background:

Minnesota Statutes require a placing agency to have regular face-

to-face visits with any child who is receiving child welfare targeted case management
(CW-TCM) services. Currently Chisago County has a client at a specialized residential
treatment center in Omaha, Nebraska. Health & Human Services is requesting

approval of $900.00 in travel expenses for staff to travel to the treatment center to see

the client for a mandated visit in Q2.
Attachment(s):
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Itemized Out-of-State Travel expenses and dates for Q2, 2026

Action Requested/Recommended: It is respectfully requested that the Chisago
County Board of Commissioners Approve the Out-of-State Travel expenses for staff to

travel to Nebraska to provide targeted case management services to a client residing
in a specialized facility. The suggested motion is as follows:

"Move to Approve Out-of-State Travel Request for staff to travel to Nebraska to provide
targeted case management services to a client residing in a specialized facility.”
Implications of Action: By meeting with this client face-to-face, we are fulfilling our
mandated obligation of ensuring safety and well-being for clients who are receiving
targeted case management services.
Budget/Financial Implications: Budgeted levy dollars.
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Legal/Policy Implications: The proposed activities are in compliance with all applicable
state and federal regulations and County policies and procedures.

Administrator’s Recommendation
Approve ______

Deny ______

Motion By:

Other ______

Seconded by:

To:
Action on Motion:

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Aye ______

Nay ____

Abstain ____

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CHISAGO COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
UNOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

TAB 3

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at
6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Chisago County Government
Center with the following Commissioners present: Greene, Dunne, Montzka,
Dahlberg. Also present: County Administrator Chase Burnham, Assistant
County Attorney Jeff Fuge, and Clerk of the Board Christina Vollrath.
Chisago County Commissioner Jim Swenson will be attending the
Chisago County Board of Commissioners Meeting on Wednesday March 4th
at 6:30 p.m. via Interactive TV, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.02 and MN
Department of Administration Advisory Opinions 08-034 and 13-009.
Commissioner Swenson may be seen and heard at the meeting via electronic
means.
The Chair called the meeting to order and led the assembly in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Montzka offered a motion to approve the agenda.
Motion seconded by Dunne, the motion passed as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF:
Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Montzka, seconded by Dahlberg, the Board opened the
Road and Bridge Committee of the Whole at 6:31 p.m. The motion carried as
follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg.
OPPOSED: None.

The Board was given updates on the current projects of the Public
Works Department from Assistant County Engineer Ben Hobert. No action was
taken.

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On motion by Dunne, seconded by Greene, the Board moved accept the
County Engineer’s Report and move items 1-4 to the consent agenda. The
motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne,
Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Greene, seconded by Dunne, the Board moved to close

the Road and Bridge Committee of the Whole at 6:44 p.m. The motion carried
as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg.
OPPOSED: None.

On motion by Montzka, seconded by Dahlberg, the Board moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR

THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
1.)
2.)

R&B Committee Recommendation – County Engineer’s Report
R&B Committee Recommendation – Final Contract Payment – CSAH 16
Recon. Project
3.) R&B Committee Recommendation – PSA for Construction Testing for
CSAH 19 Project
4.) R&B Committee Recommendation – SP 013-619-023 CSAH 19
Improvement Project
5.) Minutes from the March 4, 2026, County Board of Commissioners Meeting
6.) Payment of County’s Warrants and Miscellaneous Bills $1,864,592.02
Per Minnesota Statutes 375.1, proceedings of the County Board including a list
of itemized accounts, claims or demands must be published in the official
newspaper. The itemized list of claims is available for public review on the
County website at https://www.chisagocounty.us/1197/Claims-Paid. Claims
less than $2,000 are listed as a total dollar amount and notes the number of
claims included in the total.
7.) Credit Card Increase Requests – Nichole Stein, CCSO
Environmental Services Director Kurt Schneider presented the Board
with the Director’s Report and action items. No action was taken.
On motion by Dahlberg, seconded by Montzka, the Board moved to
accept the Environmental Services Director’s Report. The motion carried as
follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg.
OPPOSED: None.

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On motion by Dahlberg, seconded by Dunne, the Board moved to
approve Resolution No. 26/0318-1, a Resolution of the County Board of
Commissioners of Chisago County, Minnesota, approving the Brenda Lee
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) allowing a Major Home Occupation involving the
interior addition of a commercial / commissary kitchen to an existing 40’x80’
accessory structure and for the storage parking of a food truck within the

same structure located at 10904 240th Street in Chisago Lake Township, PID (#
02.00299.40).
RESOLUTION NO. 26/0318-1

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CHISAGO COUNTY, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10904 240TH STREET IN CHISAGO LAKE TOWNSHIP

WHEREAS, property owner Daniel Matejcek and applicant Brenda Lee submitted an

application dated received January 29, 2026 and considered complete January 30,
2026 for a Conditional Use Permit allowing a Major Home Occupation on property
located at 10904 240th Street in Chisago Lake Township; and

WHEREAS, the subject site is located in the Agricultural (AG) District; and
WHEREAS, the subject site is 5± acres in size and legally described as:
PID 02.00299.40

WHEREAS, notice was provided and on March 5, 2026 the Planning Commission

conducted a public hearing regarding this application, at which it heard from the

Land Services Coordinator, the property owner, and invited members of the public to
comment; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use
Permit with Findings of Fact and conditions per Resolution No. PC2026-0301; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners considered the request and the Planning

Commission’s recommendation at its March 18, 2026 meeting and made the following
findings per Zoning Ordinance Section 8.04, C.:
Factor #1

The [proposed action is consistent with the] Comprehensive Plan and
development policies of the County;

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Finding #1

Chapter 6 of the Chisago County Comprehensive Plan identifies a goal
of providing for a range of economic diversity and development

opportunities to maintain and strengthen the County’s economy, with a
policy of continuing to allow and encourage Home Occupations in all

zoning districts if performance standards are met. Further, the Chisago
County Zoning Ordinance provides allowance for Major Home

Occupations in the Agricultural (AG) District when operated in

compliance with stated performance standards and with issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit. The County finds that the proposed Major

Home Occupation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
complies with the performance standards provided in Zoning
Ordinance Section 4.04, C.
Factor #2

Finding #2

The use shall not create an excessive demand on existing parks,

schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are
proposed to serve the area;

The proposed use will utilize existing private sanitary facilities, private
utilities, and off-street parking for business-related vehicle(s), and

access to the subject site will be gained from the well-established and

well-maintained 240th Street and surrounding roadway system. Further,
given the nature of the food truck business, there is no evidence to
suggest that the proposed use will have any impact on schools or

other public facilities or utilities. Therefore, the County finds that the

proposed Major Home Occupation will not create an excessive

demand on existing parks, schools, streets, or other public facilities and
utilities which serve the subject site and surrounding area.
Factor #3

The use shall be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or
screening from adjacent development or land so that existing

development does not suffer undue negative impact and there will be
Finding #3

no significant deterrence to future development;

Chisago County Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.04, C. 15. requires that an
accessory structure in which a Major Home Occupation is being
conducted shall be at least 40’ from residential zoned or used

properties. Based on submitted application materials and the County’s
GIS Viewer, the 40’ x 80’ accessory structure containing the proposed
use exceeds the 40’ setback requirement. Further, based on aerial

imagery, the structure is screened by existing mature tree cover to the
south, east, and north, with the west side of the structure open to the
interior of the subject site and the driveway which serves the subject
site. Therefore, the County finds that the proposed use is sufficiently

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compatible with adjacent development and land by way of distance
and screening.
Factor #4

The structure(s) and site shall have an appearance that will not have

Finding #4

The proposed Major Home Occupation involves the addition and use of

an adverse effect upon adjacent properties;

a commercial kitchen within an existing 40’ x 80’ accessory structure
and the storage / parking of a business-related vehicle within the

same structure. The applicants are not proposing any exterior changes
to the structure and all Major Home Occupation activity will take place

within the structure. The structure, being a pole building constructed in
2002, has a size and appearance consistent with structures in the

Agricultural (AG) District and surrounding area, including neighboring
properties on 240th Street. Therefore, the County finds that the

appearance of the structure and site will not have an adverse effect
upon adjacent properties.
Factor #5

The use, in the opinion of the County, is reasonably related to the overall
land use goals of the County and to the existing land use; and is

consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance and the purposes
of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the
Finding #5

proposed use;

The Chisago County Zoning Ordinance identifies Major Home

Occupations as an allowable Conditional Use in various zoning

districts, including the Agricultural (AG) District. The County finds that
the proposed use, including the addition and use of a commercial

kitchen and parking of a business-related vehicle, is consistent with the
purposes of the AG District and consistent with existing land uses in the
general area of the subject site. Further, as described in Finding #1

above, the Chisago County Comprehensive Plan identifies a goal of
providing for a range of economic diversity and development

opportunities to maintain and strengthen the County’s economy, with a
policy of continuing to allow and encourage Home Occupations in all
zoning districts if performance standards are met. Therefore, the

County finds that the proposed use directly relates to the land use
goals of the County.
Factor #6

Finding #6

The use shall not cause traffic hazard or congestion; and

The subject site is located immediately adjacent to a well-established

and well-maintained road system, including direct access to 240th

Street to the south and Manning Trail / CSAH 15 one-tenth of a mile to

the west. As proposed, the Major Home Occupation will not be open to

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the general public, will not employ non-residents, and will not feature
events which would generate an increase in the amount of traffic

entering and existing the site. Further, neither the Chisago Lake Town
Board nor the City of Scandia, serving as Road Authorities for 240th

Street, expressed any concern about impacts related to traffic hazard
or congestion as a result of the proposed use following their individual

reviews of the proposed use. Therefore, the County finds no evidence to
suggest that the proposed use will cause traffic hazards or congestion.
Factor #7

Existing nearby properties shall not be adversely affected by intrusion of

Finding #7

The proposed Major Home Occupation will be conducted within an

noise, glare or general unsightliness.

existing 40’ x 80’ accessory structure. Based on the nature of the

proposed use and the fact that it will be wholly conducted inside a

structure, the lack of non-resident employees, and the business not

being open to the general public, the County finds no evidence to
suggest that the use would cause adverse impacts to nearby

properties by way of noise or glare. Further, based on the nature of the
proposed use and existing vegetative screening, the County finds that
the use will be consistent with nearby properties and the Agricultural

(AG) District as a whole and will not cause adverse impacts by way of
general unsightliness.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Chisago County,
Minnesota hereby approves the request for Conditional Use Permit, subject to the
following conditions:
1.

This Conditional Use Permit grants approval for a Major Home Occupation

involving the addition of a commercial / commissary kitchen to an existing 40’ x
80’ accessory structure and for the storage / parking of a food truck within the

same structure as described in the application materials dated received January
29, 2026 and kept on file with the Chisago County Department of Environmental
Services and as conditioned herein.

2.

Standard hours of operation shall be 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Under no circumstance
shall the Major Home Occupation be conducted between the hours of 10:00 pm
and 7:00 am unless the activity is taking place within the dwelling.

3.

There shall be no non-resident employees reporting to or working at the subject
site.

4. The Major Home Occupation shall not be open to the public and no events shall be
held on the premises.

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5. Use of the commercial / commissary kitchen shall only be made available to

persons residing on the subject property and shall not be made available for use
or rent by non-residents or food-related businesses owned by non-residents.

6. To mitigate potential adverse impacts related to noise and appearance, the Major
Home Occupation shall be subject to the following:

a. All Major Home Occupation activity shall be conducted within the 40’ x 80’
accessory structure or dwelling.

b. The permit holder shall maintain existing tree cover and replace dying, dead, or
downed trees located between the area of business operations and the

surrounding property boundaries and roadway to the greatest extent possible.
7.

Any signage shall be installed in accordance with the Chisago County Zoning
Ordinance.

8. Any expansion or intensification of the approved use – including, but not limited to,
the construction of new structures used for the Major Home Occupation, the

addition of non-resident employees working at the premises, or other expansion or

intensification as determined by the Chisago County Department of Environmental
Services – shall only be allowed upon further review by the Planning Commission

and approval by the Board of Commissioners by way of a Conditional Use Permit
Amendment.

9. The permit holder shall be responsible for obtaining all applicable State licenses

and Chisago County permits, including but not limited to a building permit for the
addition of a commercial kitchen within the existing accessory structure and for

change of occupancy of the structure, and a septic permit for the installation of a
new SSTS system.

10. Annual certification of the Conditional Use Permit is required. The permit holder

shall notify the County annually that the activity permitted by the Conditional Use
Permit is ongoing and the activities being conducted continue to adhere to the

conditions of approval. Failure to maintain certification may be a basis to revoke
the Conditional Use Permit. The property shall be made open and available for

regular inspection at any time during reasonable hours by the Chisago County
Department of Environmental Services and/or any duly authorized law
enforcement agency.

11. Operation of the approved Major Home Occupation shall not commence until the
dwelling on the subject property is occupied.

12. All waste generated by the Major Home Occupation shall be placed in appropriate
garbage and recycling receptacles and removed from the site by a licensed

commercial waste hauler. If the volume of waste exceeds the capacity of these
receptacles, the permit holder shall provide and utilize a dumpster for proper
disposal.

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13. All wastewater generated by the Major Home Occupation shall be discharged to
the proposed holding tank.

The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne,
Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Montzka, seconded by Dahlberg, the Board moved to
accept the Chisago County Water Resources 2025 Annual Report. The motion
carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka,
Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Dahlberg, seconded by Dunne, the Board moved to

approve RESOLUTION NO. 26/0318-2 a resolution of the Board of
Commissioners of Chisago County, Minnesota, Approving the 2026 Water

Resources AIS Treatment and Education Grant Program Awards and
Authorizing County Water Resources Staff to enter into and administer grant
agreements approved as to form by the County Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 26/0318-2

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CHISAGO COUNTY, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE 2026 WATER RESOURCES AIS TREATMENT AND EDUCATION GRANT

PROGRAM AWARDS AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY WATER RESOURCES STAFF TO ENTER
INTO AND ADMINISTER GRANT AGREEMENTS

WHEREAS, on January 21, 2026 the County Board approved the 2026 Water

Resources AIS Treatment and Education Grant Program, allocating $70,000 from the

Water Plan fund balance, and $20,000 from the Lake Improvement District (LID); and
WHEREAS, the application window for the 2026 Water Resources AIS Treatment

and Education Grant was from February 1, 2026 to March 1, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Comfort Lake, Goose Lake, Green Lakes, Center Lakes, Chisago

Lindstrom Kroon Lakes, and Rush Lake Improvement Associations all applied for grant
funding.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED that the County Board of Commissioners

approves grant awards as recommended by County Water Resources and the Lake

Improvement District, to those lake association and in the award amounts as identified
in the 2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Treatment and Education Grant Awards list:
1.

2.

3.

Comfort Lake Association: $1,211

Goose Lake Association: $4,928

Green Lakes Association: $22,490

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4. Center Lakes Association: $19,569

5. Chisago Lindstrom Kroon Lakes Association: $18,199

6. Rush Lake Improvement Association: $21,721

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Water
Resources staff to enter into and administer grant agreements with the identified grant
recipients in the amount of the grant awarded in this resolution.

The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne,
Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Dunne, seconded by Montzka, the Board moved to

approve the Delegation Agreement between the DNR and Chisago County for
inspection of water-related equipment and authorize the 2026 AIS Program to

proceed as budgeted. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF:
Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.

On motion by Dahlberg, seconded by Montzka, the Board moved to
approve application to the Accelerated Implementation Grant for the
development of a Groundwater Report and pledge $10,000 of budgeted Water
Plan funds and in-kind staff time in support of the application. The motion
carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka,
Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Dunne, seconded by Dahlberg, the Board moved to
accept the March 11th Budget and Finance Committee Report, approve
updating the County’s Financial Policies with Ehlers and paying the $25,000
from the unallocated CIP funds, approve completing the CJIS Project

Upgrades using funds from the DES 061 budget, approve upgrading the
County Boardroom’s technology for $47,348.42 and the 3-year service care

package with iSpace to be paid from unallocated CIP, and direct staff to
financially prepare a lease program for ARMER radios which all the county’s

entities may choose to participate in and seek creating a meeting with all
USERS and Subscribers to discuss the program. The motion carried as follows:

IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED:
None.

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On motion by Swenson, seconded by Dunne, the Board moved to
approve the proposed Chisago County Recording Meeting Policy. The motion
carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka,
Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Dahlberg, seconded by Dunne, the Board moved to

approve the out-of-state travel for Sheriff’s Office Chaplains to attend the
training seminar for the International Conference of Police Chaplains Region 3
in Grimes, IA. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson,
Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Dunne, seconded by Montzka, the Board moved to

approve the out-of-state travel request for two Chisago County Deputies to
attend the specialized firearms instructor course in Searsboro, IA. The motion
carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka,
Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Montzka, seconded by Dunne, the Board moved to
approve the temporary agreement extension with Advanced Correctional
Healthcare. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Swenson,
Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
On motion by Dahlberg, seconded by Dunne, the Board moved to
approve the purchase of the Keywatcher key management system for the
Chisago County Jail. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF:
Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.
CITIZENS FORUM
TIME – 7:38 p.m.
# of SPEAKERS – 2

END TIME – 7:46 p.m.

County Administrator Burnham provided administrative updates. No
action was taken.
Several Commissioners offered reports of their respective committee
assignments. No action was taken.

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On motion by Dahlberg, seconded by Dunne, the Board adjourned the
meeting at 8:05 p.m. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF:
Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg. OPPOSED: None.

Attest:

Richard Greene, Chair
Christina Vollrath
Clerk of the Board

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Payment of County’s Warrants & Miscellaneous Bills
Bills Paid – Finance Warrants
Paid Date

Amount

03/18/2026

$142,235.81

03/25/2026

$710,155.17

Bills Paid – Health & Human Services Warrants
Paid Date

Amount

03/20/2026

$160,149.01

03/27/2026

$24,826.33

Bills Paid – Manual Warrants (electronic payments)
Paid Date

Amount

03/16/2026

$8,845.63

03/19/2026

$531,194.85

03/23/2026

$16,664.90

03/25/2026

$5,500,000.00

03/20/2026

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TAB 5
Recognition of Years with the County
April

THANK YOU FOR MANY YEARS OF PUBLIC
SERVICE
Employee

Job

Years of Service

Division Sergeant

18

CCSO Captain

17

Marsha C.

Child Support Officer

Bill G.

Sr. Social Worker

Jim M.

Andrew M.

31

18

Amanda D.

Eligibility Worker

15

Chase B.

County Administrator

14

Rick L.

Deputy Sheriff

Tracy K.
Paul G.

Tami S.

Eligibility Worker

County Surveyor

Assessment Asst. II

Kyle L.

Asst. County Engineer

Courtney W.

Dir. Public Health
Nursing
Aging and Disability
Manager

Terry D.

Jolene T.

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Corrections Officer

15

14
14
14
13
13
11

10

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Scotty F.

Amanda V.
Brandon Y.
Ward B.

Deputy Sheriff

Career Corrections
Agent
Deputy Sheriff

Kendall F.

Building & Maint.
Supervisor
Corrections Officer

Ashley G.

Deputy Recorder II

Jaclyn G.

Legal Assistant I

Mark S.

Deputy Sheriff

Kristin W.

Steven B.
Brett T.

Investigator

Thomas H.

Deputy Sheriff

Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

7

5

Office Support- Env.

Paige M.

8

Deputy Sheriff

Sarah S.

Deborah T.

10

6

Corrections Officer

Jessica B.

10

Finance Dir./CFO

Kristy A.

Hunter C.

10

Corrections Officer
Deputy Recorder I

Office & Admin.
Coord.- Probation
Eligibility Worker

5
5

4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1

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Chisago County Request
for Board Action
Meeting Date: April 1, 2026

Item Number:

6

Title of Item for Consideration: Application for Exempt Permit – Almelund Threshing
Show

Action Requested by: Bridgitte Konrad,

County AUD-TRES

Department: Auditor’s Office

Previous Action on this Matter: None.
Background: The current application is from the Almelund Threshing Co., so that the
applicants can conduct a lawful raffle on August 9, 2026. The Almelund Threshing Co. is a
non-profit organization.
Attachment(s):
•

LG220 Application for Exempt Permit – Almelund Threshing Co.

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Resolution

Action Requested/Recommended: It is respectfully requested that the Chisago County
Board approve the Almelund Threshing Co.’s application to Conduct a raffle at their event on
August 9, 2026. The recommended motion is as follows:

“Move to approve the Almelund Threshing Co.’s resolution to conduct a raffle at their event on
August 9, 2026.”

Implications of Action: Approving tonight’s action would allow the Almelund Threshing Co. to
raise money for its non-profit organization and its activities.
Budget/Financial Implications: None – Approving the permit has any budget/financial
implications on Chisago County.
Legal/Policy Implications: The proposed action is in general conformity with normal and routine
application of state statutes, and county authority and county policies.

Administrator’s Recommendation
Approve ______

Deny ______

Motion By:

Other ______

Seconded by:

To:
Action on Motion:
Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

Aye ______

Nay ____

Abstain ____
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Chisago County Request
for Board Action
Meeting Date: April 1, 2026

Item Number:

7

Title of Item for Consideration: Acceptance of a Donation – Chisago County Sheriff’s
Office – CCSO Foundation

Action Requested by: Sheriff Brandon Thyen Department: Sheriff’s Office
Previous Action on this Matter: On April 19, 2006, the Board adopted Resolution No.
060419-3, which established a policy regarding the acceptance of gifts by Chisago
County. From time to time the County will accept gifts from businesses and residents,
and a motion and resolution must be passed in accordance with County Policy.

Background: The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office has been given a check for $1,000 from
the Chisago County Sheriff’s Foundation to purchase training equipment.
Attachment(s):
•

Resolution

Action Requested/Recommended: It is respectfully requested that the Chisago County
Board of Commissioners approve the resolution accepting the donation of $1,000 to the Chisago
County Sheriff’s Office from the Chisago County Sheriff’s Foundation for Training Equipment. The
suggested motion to approve is:

“Move to approve the resolution accepting the donation of $1,000 to the Chisago County
Sheriff’s Office from the Chisago County Sheriff’s Foundation for Training Equipment.”

Implications of Action: Acceptance of the donation via the attached resolution will allow the
County to accept the $1,000 for training equipment.
Budget/Financial Implications: There are no budgetary or financial consequences to this the
passing of the Resolution.
Legal/Policy Implications: The proposed action is in general conformity with normal and routine

application of state statutes, and county authority and county policies.

Administrator’s Recommendation
Approve ______
Motion By:
Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

Deny ______

Other ______

Seconded by:
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To:
Action on Motion:

Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

Aye ______

Nay ____

Abstain ____

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Commissioners:
District 1

Jim Swenson
District 2
Rick Greene
District 3

Marlys Dunne
District 4
Ben Montzka
District 5

Dan Dahlberg

Commissioner

offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO: 26/0401-XX

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS BY CHISAGO COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Chisago County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 060419-3 on April 19,

2006 which established a policy regarding the acceptance of gifts by Chisago County; and

WHEREAS, the County has received a donation from a business or private individual in Chisago

County and is requesting formal acceptance by the County Board of Commissioners;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chisago County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the

following donations received by the Chisago County in 2026:
•

Chisago County Sheriff’s Office – Chisago County Sheriff’s Foundation $1000 for Training
Equipment

Commissioner

following voted:

seconded the resolution and upon a vote being taken thereon, the

IN FAVOR THEREOF: Dahlberg, Dunne, Greene, Montzka, Swenson

OPPOSED: None

Whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Approved: April 1, 2026

Dan Dahlberg

Chair, Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

Chase Burnham

County Administrator

Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

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Chisago County Request
for Board Action
Meeting Date: April 1, 2026

Item Number:

8

Title of Item for Consideration: Late Mileage Reimbursement Requests – HHS
Action Requested by: Health & Human
Services

Department: Health & Human
Services

Previous Action on this Matter: None.
Background:

Late submission of Mileage Reimbursement by Behavioral Health

Supervisor, the date of travel was 1/13, 1/14, 1/14, 1/15, 1/20, 1/26 for Jocelyn Han.

Late submission of Mileage Reimbursement by Behavioral Health Supervisor, the date
of travel was 1/7, 1/14, 1/15, 1/15, 1/26, 1/29, 1/30 for Alicia Knutson.

Action Requested/Recommended: It is respectfully requested that the Chisago
County Board of Commissioners approve the requests for mileage reimbursement of

$212.21 and $100.23 for an over 60-day mileage claims. The suggested motion is as

follows:

"Move to approve the requests for mileage reimbursement of $212.21 and $100.23 for an
over 60-day mileage claims.”
Implications of Action: Staff will be reminded of the 60-day policy.
Budget/Financial Implications: Budgeted levy dollars.
Legal/Policy Implications: The proposed activities are in compliance with all applicable
state and federal regulations and County policies and procedures.

Administrator’s Recommendation
Approve ______

Deny ______

Motion By:

Other ______

Seconded by:

To:
Action on Motion:

Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

Aye ______

Nay ____

Abstain ____

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Complete form ELECTRONICALLY
then print and sign

2026 Employee Mileage Reimbursement Request
HHS ONLY

Name: Jocelyn Han

Address: 389 Ojibway Path

Dept: Behavioral Health

Job Title: Social Worker

City:
State/ZIP: 55014

Odometer readings are REQUIRED on all mileage reimbursements
Destination (include location of start & stop)
Reason for Trip

Date

1/13/2026 CC office, HV in Lindstrom, pickup items for client in NB, HV in NB,
1/14/2026 Home, client visit/drop off items St. Paul, round trip
1/14/2026 CC office, HV in Wyoming, round trip
1/15/2026 CC office, client mtg. NB, transport client NB to NB office round trip
1/20/2026 CC office, HV in NB, client mtg. FL, HV in FL, HV in Chis.C, end
1/26/2026 CC office, HV in Lindstrom, round trip
2/4/2026 CC office, HV in Wyoming, round trip
2/5/2026 CC office, HV in NB x 2, round trip

Beginning
Odometer

Ending
Odometer

66207
66256
66291
66353
66506
66721
67147
67222

66239
66291
66314
66401
66553
66727
67170
67255

Mileage
32
35
23
48
47
6
23
33
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
247

Co Car
Available
yes or no

yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes

Mileage x Mileage x
.725
.35
$

25.38

$

34.80

$

4.35

$

64.53

$

11.20

$

8.05

$

16.45

$
$

8.05
11.55

$

55.30

per resolution 020123-7 claims must be submitted no later than 60 days following the date of incurement
signature of
claimant

DATE

2/9/2026

I declare under the penalty of perjury that this claim is just and correct, that the expense
sought to be reimbursed was actually paid or incurred by claimant and that no part of it
has been paid.

approved/
reviewed by

DATE

Mileage
Total Reimb Requested $

119.83

3/24/2026

Approved based on the knowledge of the necessity for travel & expense. And on the basis
of compliance with all provisions of county travel & mileage reimbursement policies,
including availibility of county vehicle.

Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

Mileage

VENDOR #
DATE PAID
WARRANT #

63

Complete form ELECTRONICALLY
then print and sign

2026 Employee Mileage Reimbursement Request

Name: Alicia Knutson

Address: PO Box 822

Dept: HHS

Job Title: BH Case Manager

HHS ONLY

City: St. Croix Falls
State/ZIP: 54024

Odometer readings are REQUIRED on all mileage reimbursements
Destination (include location of start & stop)
Reason for Trip

Date

1/7/2026 Ctr City to NB - client visit (RT)
1/14/2026 Ctr City to NB - client visit (RT)
1/15/2026 Ctr City to Cambridge to NB - client visits
1/15/2026 NB to Hinckley to home office - client visit
1/26/2026 Home office to Cambridge - client visit to blood draw (RT)
1/29/2026 Ctr City to Lindstrom to NB to RC to home office - client visits
1/30/2026 Ctr City to Stillwater to Oakdale to Ctr City - client visits
2/3/2026 Home office to NB to Cambridge to RC to home office - client visits
2/10/2026 Home office to RC to Cambridge to home office - client visits, lab
2/19/2026 Home office to NB to St. Paul - client to medical (RT)
2/24/2026 Home office to NB to Cambridge to home office - client visits
2/27/2026 Home office to Sandstone to Floodwood to Mora - client visits
2/27/2026 Mora to Hinckley to home office - client visit

Beginning
Odometer

79312
79821
79956
79995
80712
81098
81191
81576
82243
82862
83240
83505
83718

Ending
Odometer

79346
79839
79995
80077
80791
81159
81270
81648
82340
82955
83318
83718
83784

Mileage

34
18
39
82
79
61
79
72
97
93
78
213
66
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1011

Co Car
Available
yes or no

yes
yes
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Mileage x Mileage x
.725
.35
$
$
$

28.28
59.45
57.28

$

145.00

per resolution 020123-7 claims must be submitted no later than 60 days following the date of incurement
signature of
claimant

DATE

3/3/26

I declare under the penalty of perjury that this claim is just and correct, that the expense
sought to be reimbursed was actually paid or incurred by claimant and that no part of it
has been paid.

approved/
reviewed by

DATE

11.90
6.30

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

21.35
27.65
25.20
33.95
32.55
27.30
74.55
23.10

$

283.85

Mileage
Mileage
Total Reimb Requested $

428.85

3/24/2026

Approved based on the knowledge of the necessity for travel & expense. And on the basis
of compliance with all provisions of county travel & mileage reimbursement policies,
including availibility of county vehicle.

Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

$
$

VENDOR #
DATE PAID
WARRANT #

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Chisago County Request
for Board Action
Meeting Date: April 1, 2026

Item Number:

9

Title of Item for Consideration: Public Hearing – Property Tax Abatement for Kendall
Howard & Business Subsidy

Action Requested by: Nancy Hoffman,
Director

Department: HRA-EDA

Previous Action on this Matter: None.
Background: The HRA-EDA reviewed a tax abatement application from Kendall Howard for

their 230,000 square foot expansion located in Chisago City. The city of Chisago City and the
Chisago Lakes school district are also holding public hearings to approve their portion of the tax
abatement.

A public hearing is required for the tax abatement as well as business subsidy. The Chisago
County HRA-EDA Board recommends approval of the tax abatement for NS Investments LLC.

Attachment(s):
•
•

Tax Abatement Request Summary
Resolution

Action Requested/Recommended: It is respectfully requested that the Chisago

County Board of Commissioners approve an economic development tax abatement and
business subsidy for Kendall Howard. The suggested motion is as follows:

“Move to approve an economic development tax abatement and business subsidy for
Kendall Howard.
Implications of Action: Taxes generated from this development will be provided to Kendall
Howard and the City of Chisago City for improvements.
Budget/Financial Implications: Tax abatements will be provided for 10 years.
Legal/Policy Implications: The proposed action is in general conformity with normal and routine
application of state statutes, and county authority and county policies.

Administrator’s Recommendation
Approve ______
Motion By:
Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

Deny ______

Other ______

Seconded by:
65

To:
Action on Motion:

Chisago County Board of Commissioners
April 1, 2026

Aye ______

Nay ____

Abstain ____

66

To:
From:
Subject:
Date:

Chisago County County Board of Commissioners
Nancy Hoffman, HRA-EDA Executive Director
Kendall Howard Tax Abatement Application
March 3, 2026

Tax Abatement Request Summary – Kendall Howard
Business Background:
Kendall Howard, LLC was established in 2003. The company designs and manufactures steel-fabricated products that
support IT and technology infrastructure, including server racks, IT furniture, and related accessories. Their equipment is
commonly used for cable management, computer workstations, and a wide range of technology installations.
In 2007, Kendall Howard relocated to Chisago City, where they constructed a 50,000-square-foot facility. Continued growth
led to a 25,000-square-foot expansion in 2022 to increase manufacturing and storage capacity. In 2023, the company
added another 23,560 square feet. They are now landlocked at their current facility.
As data centers continue to expand nationwide, demand for Kendall Howard’s products has increased. With a major new
customer coming on board, owner Randy Herrierd has determined that it is time for another expansion to support the
company’s ongoing growth.
Proposed Development:
With no remaining room to expand at their current site, the company has been working with Chisago City to purchase the
property recently acquired by the city and funded through a loan by the HRA-EDA and Chisago County. Although the City
subdivided the parcel into three lots for future business development, the owner is seeking to purchase the entire site,
excluding the areas the city intends to retain for stormwater ponding and a bike trail.
Kendall Howard is proposing construction of a 230,000-square-foot facility to support their continued growth. The project
would consist of a concrete tip-up building similar in style and function to their existing facility. The company intends to begin
construction in April.
Site:
The site is across the street from the existing Kendall Howard facility on Liberty Lane in Chisago City. This is the site that
the city purchased for industrial growth. The city subdivided the property into three lots but will replat the property to
accommodate Kendall Howard’s expansion. The full site is about 20 acres. The city will retain some of the property the
holding pond and for a future trail. Roughly 17 acres will go to Kendall Howard.
Use of Abatement:
Chisago City proposes to provide the land to Kendall Howard at no cost, utilizing tax abatement reimbursements to the City
EDA to offset and pay down the original land acquisition expenses. In addition, Kendall Howard is requesting financial
support to assist with site improvement costs associated with the development. The city will also provide some road work on
Karmel and Liberty Lane due to the increased traffic from this expansion and the traffic from the school being located across
the street.
Tax Impact:
The amount of tax abatement available is based on the increase in taxes generated by the proposed new taxes upon
completion of the 230,000 square foot building. Currently the property does not generate taxes as it is city owned and is tax
exempt.

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Total Tax Abatement Annual Increase in Taxes
Chisago County increase in taxes will be $206,773
Chisago City Increases in Tax $146,242
School increase in taxes $70,000
Amount of Abatement - Requested
County Portion - $2,000,000 ($200,000 annually for a period not to exceed 10 years)
City Portion - $ 1,400,000 ($ 140,000 not to exceed 10 years)
School Portion - $700,000 ($70,000 not to exceed 10 years)
Job Impact:
Jobs very from over $40.00 on the high side and as low as $19.95.
Jobs Retained: 105 FT @ average $25 per hour plus benefits average $4.00 per hour
Jobs Created: 120 FT @ average $25 per hour plus benefits average $4.00 per hour
Approval Criteria:
- increase or preserve tax base (must provide at least one other benefit)
- create or retain jobs (retention considered only when job loss is imminent)
Additional priority can be given for:
- projects that create living wage jobs of at least 125% of the federal poverty level of a family of four plus benefits
(2026 = $19,83 per hour or $41,250 per year). Kendall Howard’s wage does not include the cost of benefits.
Benefits are above and beyond the base pay.
- projects constructed of block, engineered concrete, brick or quality metal buildings (not pole barns) which contain
decorative accessory masonry materials.
Project Schedule:
County
- 3/3/26 - Chisago County HRA-EDA recommends the application for tax abatement
- 4/1/26 - County Board of Commissioners holds a public hearing to consider the request for application
City
- 3/10/26 - Chisago City EDA recommends the application to City Council.
- 3/24/26 - Council held a Public Hearing to consider the request for tax abatement
School

4/16/26 - School Board meets to consider the request for tax abatement.

Action Requested: HRA-EDA recommends that County Board approve the tax abatement for the Kendall Howard’s
expansion.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO
Commissioner _____________________ offered the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. ____________________
RESOLUTION APPROVING TAX ABATEMENT BUSINESS SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE
FOR THE KENDALL HOWARD, LLC PROJECT
IN THE CITY OF CHISAGO CITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Chisago County (the “County”)
as follows:
1.

Recitals.
1.1

Kendall Howard, LLC., a Minnesota corporation (“Developer”) proposes
to build its manufacturing facility on the SE corner of Liberty Lane and
Karmel Avenue consisting of Parcel Number (s) PID #13.00048.49,
#13.00048.50, and 13.00048.51, and of real property located in the State
of Minnesota, County of Chisago, City of Chisago City(“City”) and
legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein
(the “Property”).

1.2

The Developer proposes to build a new 230,000 square foot building and
related site improvements on the Property and the Developer anticipates
retaining not less than One Hundred and Five (105 FT) employees and
creating One Hundred and Twenty (120 FT) new jobs at a base wage of
$25.00 per hour (the “Project”).

1.3

The Developer has requested assistance from the County in the form of tax
abatement by the County as allowed by Minnesota Statutes Section
469.1813 (the “Statute”).

1.4

The County’s HRA/EDA (“Authority”) has recommended approval of a
portion of the Developer’s tax abatement assistance request with certain
specified contingencies and abatement to also land and to be used for
public improvements due to the development.

1.5

The City will consider tax abatement assistance to the Developer and for
utility and road reconstruction (the “City Abatement”) in the amount of up
to $140.000.

1.6

The School District will consider tax abatement assistance to the
Developer (“School Abatement”) and for the infrastructure and road
reconstruction for up to $70,000

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1.7

2.

3.

The City will continue to repay the HRA-EDA and the County loans for
the development property based on the existing amortization schedule.

1.8
Findings.
2.1

The Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.

2.2

The proposed tax abatement assistance relating to the Property and the
Project upon the terms and subject to the conditions and contingencies set
forth in this Resolution is in the best interest of the County and meets the
criteria for granting such assistance in that:
a.

The Project will increase the tax base of the County.

b.

The Project will retain and create employment opportunities in the
County.

2.3

The tax abatement assistance provided by the County hereunder
constitutes a Business Subsidy under Minnesota Statutes 116J.993, Subd.
3(1).

2.4

The granting of the tax abatement assistance set forth herein will not cause
the County to be in violation of the limits set forth in Minnesota Statutes
Sections 469.1813, Subd. 8.

Resolution.
3.1

The County hereby agrees that upon completion of the Project the County
will provide the Developer tax abatement assistance in an amount equal to
the increase in property taxes received by the County as a result of the
construction of the Project commencing with the first increase in such
taxes and continuing thereafter until the earlier of (i) Ten (10 ) years from
such first increase date or (ii) Developers and City receipt of $2,000,000 in
total County tax abatement subject to the conditions, contingencies and
requirements described herein. The County tax abatement amount will
further be limited in that it shall not exceed $200,000 paid to the
Developer or City in any given calendar year.

3.2

The tax abatement assistance recommended for approval hereunder is
contingent upon and subject to the following:
a.

The County’s receipt and review of such documentation as shall be
necessary to establish that the Developer will receive the tax
abatement assistance amounts for use with respect to eligible costs

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relating to the Project. Such documentation may consist of but not
be limited to: invoices in support of such eligible costs.

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b.

The execution of a tax abatement agreement and development
agreement (“Tax Abatement and Development Agreement”)
between County and the Developer will be provided, setting forth
the specific terms of the tax abatement assistance granted by the
County and containing such terms and provisions as shall be
appropriate in the determination of the County staff, officers and
consultants to carry out the intent of this Resolution including
without limitation, Developer’s agreement to retain not less than
105 full time jobs and create not less than 120 full time jobs, at a
wage averaging $25.00 per hour during the two (2) year period
after the execution of the Abatement Agreement..

3.3

The Chairman and Chisago County Clerk of the Board are authorized and
directed with the assistance of County staff and consultants, to execute the
Abatement Agreement.

3.4

The Chairman and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed
to take any and all such further actions consistent with this Resolution as
shall be reasonably required to carry out the transactions contemplated by
this Resolution.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
_________________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted this 1st day of April, 2026.
CHISAGO COUNTY
By:_________________________________
Rick Greene, Chair
ATTEST:
________________________________
Chase Burnham, Clerk of the Board

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CLERK’S CERTIFICATE

I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of Chisago County,
Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing
copy of Resolution No. ______________ of the Board of Commissioner of Chisago County on
the date therein indicated with the original thereof on file in my office and that the same is a full,
true, and correct copy thereof, as adopted by the Commissioners on ____________, 2026

WITNESS my hand this ________ day of ____________________, 2026.

____________________________________
Chase Burnham, Clerk of the Board

STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF CHISAGO

)
) ss.
)

The foregoing was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026
by Chase Burnham, the Clerk of Chisago County, a Minnesota political subdivision on behalf of
the County.
_____________________________________
Notary Public

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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1 Block 1 Liberty Lane Shores 2

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Chisago County Request
for Board Action
Meeting Date: April 1, 2026

Item Number:

10

Title of Item for Consideration: Community Corrections Advisory Board
Appointments

Action Requested by: Mark Hendrickson,
Director

Department: Community Corrections

Previous Action on this Matter: None.
Background: On December 18, 2024, the Chisago County Board of Commissioners
approved a resolution changing the service delivery of community supervision from
County Probation Officer (CPO) model as provided by Minnesota Statute 244.19 to a
Community Corrections Act model as provided by Minnesota Statute 401.02.

Furthermore, Minnesota Statute 401.08 outlines the requirement of a Community

Corrections Advisory Board. The membership of this Advisory Board is to be appointed
by the Board of County Commissioners.
Attachment(s):
•

Recommended Membership List

Action Requested/Recommended: It is respectfully requested that the Chisago
County Board of Commissioners approve the creation and to appoint membership to

the Chisago County Community Corrections Advisory Board. The suggested motion is

as follows:

"Move to approve the creation and to appoint membership to the Chisago County
Community Corrections Advisory Board.”
Implications of Action: Formally creates the statutorily required Community Corrections
Advisory Board as outlined in Minnesota Statute 401.08.
Budget/Financial Implications: There is no financial impact of this request

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Legal/Policy Implications: The proposed activities are in compliance with all applicable
state and federal regulations and County policies and procedures.

Administrator’s Recommendation
Approve ______

Deny ______

Motion By:

Other ______

Seconded by:

To:
Action on Motion:

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Aye ______

Nay ____

Abstain ____

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Chisago County Community Corrections Advisory Board
Appointments for 2026

*Criminal Justice / Social Services Professionals: 3 year termno term limit
**Citizen/Education/Commssioner: 2 year
term - no term limit
Name

Position

Type

Term
Length

Term
Ends

Term

Dan
Dahlberg
Judge
Dowdal
Mark
Hendrickson
David
Hemming
Derek Anklin

Commissioner

Req.

2 year

27-Dec

Jan26-Dec28

Article V. Officers

Judiciary

Req.

3 year

28-Dec

Jan26-Dec28

Correctional

Req.

3 year

28-Dec

Jan25-Dec26

The CCCC Advisory Board shall elect a chair and vice-chair in 2026
and each odd numbered year thereafter.

Prosecution

Req.

3 year

28-Dec

Jan26-Dec28

Article III. Membership

Law Enforcement

Req.

3 year

28-Dec

Jan26-Dec28

A citizen representative (2 year term)

Chris
Johnson
Jolene
Thorsen
Brian Dietz

Req.

3 year

28-Dec

Jan26-Dec28

A county commissioner (2 year term)

NR

3 year

28-Dec

Jan25-Dec26

A representative of corrections (3 year term)

Req.

2 year

27-Dec

Jan25-Dec26

A representative of education (2 year term)

Isaac
Wheeler
Jess Mott

Human Services /
Social Services
Human Services /
Social Services
Education/Citizen
Member
FLYFS/Citizen
Member
Correctional

Req.

2 year

27-Dec

Jan25-Dec26

A representative of ethnic minorities (2 year term)

NR

3 year

28-Dec

Jan25-Dec26

A representative of the judiciary (3 year term)

Tessa
Nelson
Open

MN Department
of Corrections
Ethnic/Minority

Req.

3 year

28-Dec

Jan26-Dec28

A representative of prosecution (3 year term)

Open

Faith Community

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2 year

A representative of social services (3 year term)

2 year

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Chisago County Request
for Board Action
Meeting Date: April 1, 2026

Item Number:

11

Title of Item for Consideration: Letter of Support – HF 4597 Public Safety Answering
Points (PSAPS)

Action Requested by: Board of

Commissioners

Department: Board of

Commissioners

Previous Action on this Matter: None.
Background: HF 4597 provides funding ($1,750,000) to the Metropolitan Emergency

Services Board to implement a unified 9-1-1 awareness platform across public safety
answering points (PSAPs) in the 10-county metropolitan region. By unifying, safety will be
enhanced for residents and visitors to the region by allowing 911 centers to communicate
and coordinate emergency responses across jurisdictional boundaries in real time.
HF 4597 has been a regional and MESB priority for several years.
Attachment(s):
•

Letter of Support

Action Requested/Recommended: It is respectfully requested that the Chisago County
Board of Commissioners approve a letter of support for HF 4597 Public Safety Answering Points
(PSAPS). The suggested motion is as follows:

“Move to approve a letter of support for HF 4597 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPS).”
Implications of Action: Approval will allow the County to formally support HF 4597 and MESB.
Budget/Financial Implications: None.
Legal/Policy Implications: The proposed action is in general conformity with normal and routine
application of state statutes, and county authority and county policies.

Administrator’s Recommendation
Approve ______

Deny ______

Motion By:

Other ______

Seconded by:

To:
Action on Motion:
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Aye ______

Nay ____

Abstain ____
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April 1, 2026

DISTRICT 1 – JIM SWENSON
DISTRICT 2 – RICK GREENE
DISTRICT 3 – MARLYS DUNNE
DISTRICT 4 – BEN MONTZKA
DISTRICT 5 – DAN DAHLBERG

Representative Kelly Moller
5th Floor Centennial Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
Representative Paul Novotny
2nd Floor Centennial Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155

Dear Co-Chairs Moller and Novotny:
Chisago County writes in support of HF 4597, which provides funding to implement a unified 91-1 awareness platform across public safety answering points (PSAPs) in the 10-county
metropolitan region. This project will enhance safety for residents and visitors to the region and
has been a regional priority for several years.
If this bill is passed, metropolitan PSAP partners will implement a large-scale upgrade in
emergency response capabilities and coordination by agreeing to utilize enhanced computeraided dispatch (CAD)-to-CAD communications services, which will enable faster dispatching
of first responders for calls which need to be handled by multiple PSAPs, particularly those of
traffic accidents of freeways and US highways. The platform will result in enhanced public
safety outcomes, faster public safety response times, and more efficient communications
across metro region PSAPs both in day-to-day activities, but also during high-volume 9-1-1 call
events.
As the Chisago County Board of Commissioner Chair, I fully support HF 4597 as it will enhance
public safety communications across the metro region and allow for faster dispatching of first
responders, thereby saving lives.
Sincerely,

Richard Greene
Chair, Chisago County Board of Commissioners
CHISAGO
COUNT
Y OFFICES
, 313 N . MAIN ST. , CENTER CIT Y, MN 55012
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Board
of Commissioners
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