Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Present Board: Mike Rohe, John Young, Alan Roering and Christine Gagne. Also Present: Erv Herdering, Michael and Julie Wehlage
Agenda Approval: Mike presented a preliminary agenda and asked for additions or corrections. John moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Alan. Mike called for a vote. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: Mike presented the minutes from June meeting and asked if any corrections. John moved to approve the June 2, 2025 minutes, seconded by Alan. Mike called for a vote. Motion carried.
Michael and Julie Wehlage appeared before the board as required by Todd County Planning and Zoning in regards to their request for a permit and variance on their property at 30422 Aspen Drive.
John made a motion to sign an acknowledgement that the Wehlage’s have appeared before the board at their meeting and discussed their plans with the board, seconded by Alan. Mike called for a vote. Motion passed.
Town Clerk Report: Christine presented June claims totaling $34,683.25. Alan made a motion to approve the claims, seconded by John. Mike called for a vote. Motion carried. Correspondence (mail and emails) were reviewed.
Christine presented the report from the Minnesota State Demographic Center showing an April 1 2024 population estimate of 553 and household estimate of 249.
Alan made a motion to approve the demographics report as provided by the Minnesota State Demographic Center, seconded by John. Mike called for a vote. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Christine reported the financials for the month of June, 2025:
-Beginning balance: $277,001.20
-Receipts: $4,043.93
-Disbursements: $83,269.84
-Ending Balance: $197,775.29
-Investment Balance: $188,069.48
-Indebtedness Balance: $388,196.12
Alan made a motion to accept the Cash Control Statement, seconded by John. Mike called for a vote. Motion carried.
Road and Bridge: John made a motion to approve the bid from Jeremy Scherping for tree trimming, seconded by Alan. Mike called for a vote. Motion carried.
Discussion by the board and with Erv Herdering regarding the maintenance for the boat landing, Cottonwood Dr., Angler Trail and 295th. The board decided to consult with Frieler Tree Farm and Tree Top to determine the best plan going forward in regard to trees on 295th. Erv has been busy after the recent rains and is catching up on township projects.
John made a motion to approve the project that Cody Hatten proposed to create a ditch and expand the surface of the access road at his expense and the Township will cover the cost of the necessary crushed tar. Seconded by Alan. Mike called for a vote. Motion carried.
Public Comments: Mike asked for public comments. None
Adjournment: John moved to adjourn, seconded by Alan, Mike called for a vote. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM.
Minutes pending approval as of July 7th, 2025
Submitted by – Christine Gagne, Clerk/Treasurer
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