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Notice of Rescheduled Planning Commission Meeting

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING


Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission Meeting previously scheduled for September 19, 2022 at 6 P.M. in the County Highway Department Building, 1513 Highway 2, Two Harbors, was unable to be conducted due to a lack of quorum of Commission Members. The meeting has been rescheduled for MONDAY, September 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM in the County Hwy Department Building and via Zoom: the link will be provided on the Lake County website (www.co.lake.mn.us). The rescheduled hearings will include: Short-term rental renewal application (I-22-032r) by Jin and Debra Baik (5:00 PM); Short-term rental renewal application (I-22-033r) by Mike and Angela Steenberg (5:15 PM); Request to rename private road from Kingfish Lane to Kingfisher Lane, submitted by Ojibway Summer Group Home Association (5:30 PM); Conditional Use Permit Application (C-22-009) filed by the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority and the Knife River Heritage Cultural Center for the construction of a multi-purpose community center (5:45 PM); Conditional Use Permit Application (C-22-010) filed by Sean and Jill Leary/BWCA Wolf Pack LLC for the construction of 3 ADA-compliant cabins creating a small resort in Ely, MN (6:15 PM); and an EAW Review for The Harbors Resort submitted by John Leupke/LT4, LLC (7:00 PM).

The Zoom Link for this hearing is:

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American Red Cross (Home Fire Safety Visits)

Schedule a Free Red Cross Home Fire Safety Visit. During your home visit, you will receive:

  • Installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in your home
  • Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan
  • Valuable emergency preparedness tips and information
  • All demonstration and installation services will be performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or licensed/insured professionals.

To schedule your free Home Fire Safety Visit, click here: https://www.redcross.org/local/mn-nd-sd/about-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign/smoke-alarm-request.html

Press Release – Water Emergency

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

Hudson Lake/Lake Four, Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Water Emergency

May 16, 2022

At 1117 hours today, Lake County Dispatch received a call of 2 adults in a canoe paddling on Hudson Lake when their canoe capsized.  Both individuals made it to shore on the portage between Hudson Lake and Lake Four.   Minnesota State Patrol sent out a helicopter to assist with the rescue.

At 1509 hours, MSP helicopter transported one of the parties to the medical staging area on Snowbank Rd.  At 1537 hours, MSP helicopter transported the second party to the medical staging area.

The parties are a 41-year-old male and his 64-year-old father.  Names of the parties were not available at this time nor were their conditions.

Property Taxes Due October 15

Property Tax due dates are May 15th and October 15th of each year. (If the 15th is a Saturday or Sunday, taxes are due on the following Monday).

Lake County has a drop-box available in front of the Law Enforcement Center Building at 601 3rd Ave.  There will be a sign on the drop box indicating that property tax payments are being accepted.

Taxpayers can now view or print their current or delinquent tax statements whenever they desire using the Parcel Info website.

Taxes can be paid “in person”, by mail, using the drop box or online.

Please see the Auditor’s office webpage for details.

Notice to Commercial Property Owners

Some commercial property owners are seeing a large increase in their 2022 property tax bill due to fiscal disparity tax. Lake County is actively pursuing all available options to provide some relief to this situation. A public meeting will be held soon to provide additional information about the fiscal disparity program.

Notice to Commercial Property Owners

Fiscal Disparity House Research Publication

June 2, 2021 Timber Auction

Auction Location Change

Auction has been moved to the Lake County Highway Department parking lot
1513 Highway 2, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Please practice current Covid guidelines as recommended by the MDH

Auction Announcement

Auction List of Tracts

Cutting Regulations

County Forest Road Closures

Due to spring thaw, some Lake County-managed forest roads were not firm enough to support vehicle traffic. All county forest roads are now open. Please check this page for a list of these roads and any further updates on their status. Thank you for your cooperation.

2021 Recycling Center Schedule

In 2021, the Lake County Recycling Center is open Monday-Friday, 7:30AM to 5:30PM and on Saturday between 8:00AM and 12:00PM.

The Recycling Center will be closed all Sundays and the following days:

  • January 1st, 2nd
  • February 15th
  • March 8th
  • April 2nd, 3rd
  • May 31st
  • July 5th
  • July 10th
  • September 6th
  • November 15th
  • November 25th, 26th, 27th
  • December 24th, 25th

2021 Recycling Center Schedule

Do Not Plow Snow Onto County Roads

Do not deposit snow on public roads! This includes pushing snow across county roads!

According to the Lake County Highway Department, depositing snow in any fashion onto a County Road is illegal and punishable as a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 160.27 and various local ordinances which prohibit plowing, shoveling, blowing or placing snow onto public roadways.  Any violation will be forwarded to the Sheriff’s Department in the interest of public safety.

Lake County Highway Department also cautions that the act of placing snow onto a public roadway can subject a person to a civil liability if a road hazard, such as a slippery area, frozen rut or bump, occurs and causes a traffic accident.  This civil liability can extend to both the property owner and the person who actually placed the snow onto the roadway.  You also may be liable for damage to County snowplow equipment.

Lake County Highway Department asks all citizens to obey these rules which are designed to keep Minnesota’s 131,100 miles of streets, roads and highways safe during winter months.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Jason DiPiazza
Lake County Highway Engineer

Press Release – Caribou River Fatality

At approximately 2132 hours on September 7, 2020, Lake County Dispatch received a report of 29 year old man from Rochester who had fallen into the Caribou River and was unresponsive.  It was reported that Daniel Allman had been hiking with a friend when he fell approximately 100 feet from a cliff, landing in the water below.  Allman was removed from the water by his friend.  Lifesaving attempts were performed by the friend, Lake County Rescue Squad and Lake County Ambulance Service.  Allman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Responding agencies were Lake County Rescue Squad, Lake County Ambulance Service, Cook County Sheriff’s Office and Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Press Release – Plane Crash on White Iron Lake

8/21/2020 – 2:24PM – The pilot, and only occupant, of the plane has been identified as Dr. Kyle Edlund, of Woodbury Dental Care.  Dr. Edlund was flying a Lance Air 4-seater, single engine N997S. 

Correction: Dr. Edlund was last at his hotel in Ely at 10:15 pm and flew out soon after.

8/21/2020 – 9:00AM – At approximately 2308 hours on 08/20/2020, Lake County Dispatch received a call reporting a possible plane crash on White Iron Lake.  The pilot, and only occupant, left the Ely Airport shortly after 9:00 pm and ended up crashing into White Iron Lake.  The plane was heading towards the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport from the Ely Airport.

Responders found the victim, a 58-year old male from Woodbury, MN, died on impact.

Responding to the scene were the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Rescue Squad, Morse-Fall Lake Fire Department and Ely Ambulance.

This accident is still under investigation.

MSA Professional Services

MSA Professional Services
Address:
David Wierzba
332 W Superior St
Ste 600
Duluth, MN 55802
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (715) 790-3555
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

North Country Land Surveying

North Country Land Surveying
Address:
Anthony (Tony) Lueck
6098 Ryan Road
Duluth, MN 55804
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 525-3708
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Northern Lights Surveying & Mapping

Northern Lights Surveying and Mapping
Address:
1518 S 8th St
Ste 2
Virginia, MN 55792
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 741-2575
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Samuel Parker

Samuel Parker
Address:
PO Box 38
Lutsen, MN 55612
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 663-7528
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

SEH

SEH
Address:
Chris Larsen
418 W Superior St
Ste 200
Duluth, MN 55802-1512
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 279-3000
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

TKDA

TKDA
Address:
David Szyszkoski
4560 Norway Pines Place
Hermantown, MN 55811
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 727-8796
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Tofte Land Survey

Tofte Land Survey
Address:
326 2nd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 834-2843
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Arro of the North, LLC

Arro of the North, LLC
Address:
David Serrano
Charlie LeDuc
825 3rd Avenue
International Falls, MN 56649
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 283-2776
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

JPJ Engineering, Inc.

JPJ Engineering, Inc.
Address:
Randy Morton, PLS
5670 Miller Trunk Hwy
Duluth, MN 55811
Website: https://www.jpjeng.com/
Email: JPJ@jpjeng.com
Phone 1: (218) 720-6219
Phone 2: (none available)
Fax: (218) 720-6267

Brett Land Surveying

Brett Land Surveying
Address:
Jeff Brett
PO Box 565
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 387-1726
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Bill Hayden Land Surveying, Inc.

Bill Hayden Land Surveying, Inc.
Address:
Folz Blvd
PO Box 510
Moose Lake, MN 55767
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 485-4811
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Benchmark Engineering

Benchmark Engineering
Address:
PO Box 261 Mt Iron, MN 55768
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 735-8914
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Bear Island Surveying

Bear Island Surveying
Address:
Charlie Chernak
943 E. Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 365-6893
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

ALTA Land Survey Company

ALTA Land Survey Company
Address:
Dave Evanson
102 South 21st Ave. W
Suite 4
Duluth, MN 55806
Website: https://www.altalandsurveyduluth.com/
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 727-5211
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

CSC

CSC eRecording
Phone (866) 652-0111
Email: erecording@cscglobal.com
Website: https://www.cscglobal.com/service/erecording/

Up North Title

Up North Title
Address:
607 8th St. N
Virginia, MN 55792
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 749-1031
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

St Louis County Title Company

St Louis County Title Company
Address:
309 Alworth Bldg.
Duluth, MN 55802
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 727-8696
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Pioneer Abstract

Pioneer Abstract
Address:
1728 London Rd
Duluth, MN 55812
Also located in Superior, WI
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 728-0476
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Northeast Title

Northeast Title
Address:
107 E Camp St.
Ely, MN 55731
Also located in Cook and Virginia
Website: http://www.northeasttitlecompany.com/
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 365-5256
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

National Title – Duluth

National Title – Duluth
Address:
404 W. Superior St.
#200
Duluth, MN 55802
Website: http://www.nationaltitleduluth.com/
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 727-1176
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (218) 727-1076

Consolidated Title & Abstract Company

Consolidated Title & Abstract Company
Address:
100 Providence Bldg
332 W. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802
Website: http://www.firstam.com/
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 722-1495
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Carlton County Abstract

Carlton County Abstract
Address:
817 Cloquet Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720-1546
Website: http://www.carltoncoabstract.com/
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 879-3454
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Canoe Country Title

Canoe Country Title
Address:
PO Box 240
Ely, MN 55731
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 365-5551
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

Arrowhead Abstract & Title Company

Arrowhead Abstract & Title Company
Address:
100 Torrey Building
314 W. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802
Also in Ely and Moose Lake
Website: http://www.arrowheadabstract.com/
Email:
Phone 1: (218) 722-0052
Phone 2: (not available)
Fax: (not available)

All American Title Co.

All American Title Co.
Address:
2504 1st Ave. Hibbing, MN 55746
Website: (not available)
Email: (not available)
Phone 1: (218) 263-6525
Phone 2: 1 (866) 405-6565
Fax: (not available)