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 was also present.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. Alan made the motion to accept the agenda, John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: John made the motion to accept the August 7, 2023 Township minutes. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for August. Claims list included claims 3855-3864 for a total of $10,838.56. John made the motion to pay the claims. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included pipeline information, training opportunities, grant information for road and weeds. John made a motion to allow the clerk to attend the training in Staples. Alan made the second. All in favor, Motion carried.
The financial report was presented and approved.
Road and Bridge Report: Roads that will need to be improved this fall yet are 295th and possibly 130th to prepare for next year. John presented the BBL signage- will be held on file for discussion next spring. No info. back from the DNR on possible dock for BBL. Need to prioritize jobs for Erv to work on before winter, some culvert work on Ascot, Austin, Brakken gravel, and 337th. John will look into grant monies for 341st, need to at least do shoulder work this fall. Alan will check with snowmobile club about snowmobiles on BBL access. Carr’s and Scherping will be starting tree trimming and brushing cutting, Motion by Alan to spend approx. $15,000 for brush trimming. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. 341st and Brakken corner will have stop sign replaced and brushing done to help with visibility. John will contact Feldewerd to check on beaver dam on 116th.
Additional agenda item: Discussion on the culvert resolution with some minor changes, will be presented at October meeting. Mary Ann reported on the Dist. 8 meeting. Good attendance numbers, sheriff’s demonstration on drone usage.
Public Comments: None
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Alan, second by John. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Minutes not approved.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer