County
Commissioners approve Capital Improvement Plan
Joe Friedrichs-There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 10. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.
County to host series of public meetings this week
-There are several meetings that involve some or all of the Cook County Commissioners taking place April 9 and 10.
County to host informational meeting on bonding projects
Rhonda Silence-In February, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to issue capital improvement bonds, for a not-to-exceed amount of $9.8 million.
How secure are our elections?
Rhonda Silence-At the end of March, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon received a federal security clearance of “secret,” one of 20 state election officials nationwide with this clearance.
County prepares for 2018 property-valuation process
-In 2018, staff from the Cook County Assessor’s Office will again be reviewing all properties in the City of Grand Marais.
Highway engineer provides update on Pike Lake Road
-On Tuesday, March 27, there was an open house for the public to give their input on the upcoming Pike Lake Road project.
County prepares to broaden discussion on vacation rentals
Joe Friedrichs-There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 27. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.
Highway engineer talks local road restrictions
-Load limits on many Cook County and local township roads are restricted during the spring season per Minnesota Statute 169.87.
County hears update on Lutsen Mountains expansion plans
Joe Friedrichs-There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 20. The meeting took place in the committee of the whole format.
County prepares for meeting on proposed Seagull tower
Joe Friedrichs-There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 13. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.