The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners is considering loosening lakeshore regulations. On July 22, 2025, members of the Lone Lake POA board sent a letter, urging commissioners to vote “no” on weakening shoreline protections. The Aitkin County Board will be holding a “Committee of the Whole” Meeting and receiving in person public comments on July 31, 2025 at 1 PM for the proposed amendments to the Aitkin County Shoreland Management Ordinance.
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Who to contact. Whether you are for or against these change, use your voice! Contact the Aitkin County Commissioners.
Andrew Carlstrom: aitkinpz@aitkincountymn.gov
Travis Leiviska: travis.leiviska@aitkincountymn.gov
J. Mark Wiesel: mark.wedel@aitkincountymn.gov
Michael Kearney: michael.kearney@aitkincountymn.gov
Bret Sample: bret.sample@aitkincountymn.gov
Laurie Westerland: laurie.westerlund@aitkincountymn.gov
Proposed Changes.
Section 2.7 – Additions to and Revision of Definitions
Section 4.25 – Update of the Classification List for Land Uses
Section 6.14 subpart C (2) – Building Coverage increase to 18% of total 25% Impervious Surface
Section 7.22 – Vegetation Alterations Administrative Change
Section 7.52 subpart A - Building Coverage increase to 18% of total 25% Impervious Surface
Section 9.82 – Open Space/Common Open Space Administrative Change