Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, Alan Roering and John Young. Erv Herdering, members of BBL Association, property owners on 311th and Tara Prout were also present.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. John asked to include discussion on the THC sales. Alan made the motion to accept the agenda as amended, John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: Alan made the motion to accept the May 1, 2023 Township minutes. John made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.
Member of the BBL Association reported on the work being done to preserve BBL and to prevent further damage. They talked about the importance of controlling aquatic invasive species. There just isn’t enough manpower to cover all of the access points on BBL. A suggestion was made to close the access on the west end of 122nd, or at least provide some signage to discourage motorized vehicles. This would still allow kayaks and canoes. After some discussion John made the motion to table any action until the July meeting.
A representative from Widseth Engineering was recommended by Loren Felbaum to help the board members review the condition of the tar roads in the Township and how to plan for the future. He stated they would rate the severity of the roads and recommend cost estimates over the next couple years to help the board with budget planning.
Property owners at the end of 311th were in attendance to see if all the trees on the west side of the road needed to be removed or if some could be saved to keep the natural look of the roadway. Tara Prout asked if anything new was found about Cottontail Drive. John stated that after he and Loren had looked over the road the cost for all the upgrades would run between 2-5 million dollars.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for May. Claims list included claims 3825-3831 for a total of $6,444.13. Alan made the motion to pay the claims. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included new Township cards, a new population for 2022 at 550 with 249 households. An advertisement for road patch and letter from Todd County Broadband Coalition. Mike had a letter from Michelle Fischbach.
The financial report was presented, John made the motion to approve, Alan made the second. All in favor, motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: Brush clearing- After reviewing bids from Carr’s and Hoffmann Tree service. Alan made the motion to use Carr’s Tree Service. Mike made the second. John abstained. Motion carried.
Crack filling – need to do some on 335th when the repairs are finished, also several other roads, as well as potholes. Precision Roadway would do the work. John made the motion to hire them, Alan made the second, Motion carried.
Tar overlay – some culvert work should be started, 295th, 130th east, and 335th. After more discussion it was felt it may be a good idea to get some direction from Widseth Engineering. Alan made the motion to hire Widseth Engineering. John made the second, all in favor. Motion carried.
Cement culverts- They should last several more years but may need to have a skin coat done. John will check with Kerzman if they can do the repairs.
GPS – location of culverts- information can be found on most phones after taking a picture of the culvert. John suggested waiting till fall or next road check to start this project.
BBL – a suggestion for a fishing pier came up- John will check with the DNR on some options.
THC – John asked Mary Ann to check with the Township Association as to what the Township needs to do once this takes effect.
Additional agenda item: The annual road mileage certification was signed by Mike.
Insurance review has not been completed, so will discuss next month.
Poll pad upgrades- it was felt with three elections next year, it was a good idea to upgrade.
John made the motion to approve. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried
Public Comments: None
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by John, second by Alan. All in favor Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 pm.
Minutes not approved.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
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