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. Also present were Erv Herdering, Sharon Roering, Mike and Lori Lyon and Heather from Sourcewell.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. Request was made to add Mike Lyons to the agenda. Alan made the motion to approve agenda with that addition. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: John made the motion to accept the August 5, 2024 minutes. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.
Mike and Lori Lyons were present to ask for the Board’s permission to go to the county for a variance to have a 9 ft. retaining wall. They were told they needed the Township to sign off on it before coming to the County. John made the motion to sign off on the variance, Alan made the second, motion carried.
Heather from Sourcewell was present to provide the Township with information on ways to help the Township apply for funding. Sourcewell is a Service Cooperative that partners with education, government, and nonprofit agencies to boost student and community success, as well provide funding, training, and contracted services to help other public agencies do more with less. Heather explained they cannot provide funding help with roads.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for August. Claims list included claims 3999-4011 for a total of $36,221.82. This included the second half of the fire contract. John made the motion to pay the claims. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mail included a P&Z letter, Cannabis information, new ESST law changes and information on a grant for Townships that have wild parsnip or Common Tansy in their road ways.
The financial report was presented, John made the motion to approve the financial report, Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. John made the motion to have the CD that is up for renewal moved to the money market account. Alan made the second, All in favor. Motin carried.
Road and Bridge Report: Tar project – should be completed this week and Erv will start with the shouldering. John had a call from contractor to add a small crown on the road with a slight increase in cost. Alan made the motion to approve that increase and John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. John asked about a tree on 331st. After some discussion, John made a motion to authorize Scherping Tree Service to take the tree down. Alan made the second. All in favor, motion carried. Breezy Drive – John did not get any calls back. Signs at the Beach and Boat access should be up soon. Angler Trail issue-10995 Angler Dr., John stated would need to set up a meeting with Stearns Elec and Arvig to see how the culvert could be placed, due to the number of wires in the roadway. 337th- has several rocks that need to come out and gravel needed, 140th near Luskey’s also needs some gravel.
Additional agenda item: Mary Ann attended the Emergency Management meeting in Long Prairie. This was for estimates to see if Todd County would qualify for State funds for the Aug. 3, 2024 storm.
Discussion on the AED- the Board felt that it may be a better option to purchase additional devices rather than commit to maintenance on a yearly basis. Mary Ann will send an email to Assoc. Property Owners.
Discussion on the need for a new front door, Alan will check into who could take care of this and what the cost will be. Alan made the motion for a new door and John made the second.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by John second by Alan. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm.
Minutes not approved.
Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer
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