2009 Minutes

January 8, 2009

APPROVED

January 8, 2009 regular meeting.
Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Rod Schloesser, Lloyd Thyen, Gene Williams, Janet Smith & Glen Mechelke. Absent: Don Anderson. The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Gene Williams made a motion to elect Rod Schloesser as Chairman for the coming year. Voting: Thyen-yes, Williams-yes, Schloesser-yes, Schaumburg-no. Motion carried.
Nominations for Vice Chairman: Williams nominated Lloyd Thyen. Schaumburg nominated Gene Williams. Ballots were passed out. Three votes for Lloyd, one vote for Gene Williams. Lloyd Thyen elected Vice Chairman.
Rod Schloesser and Don Anderson will be road supervisors with Gene Williams filling in if Schloesser or Anderson are not available. Dave Schaumburg will handle building and grounds. Lloyd Thyen will be in charge of the Canister Station, Town Hall rental, Crooked Lake web site and weed inspector.
The web site should be brought up to date. Various items should be deleted or corrected.
Discussed the problem of the well losing water.
MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER MONTHLY MTG. MINUTES. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $69,038.03. Discussed additional information that could be included in the Treasurer’s report. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN TO APPROVE THE TREASURER’S REPORT. Motion carried.
George Pepek, the Emily Mayor, gave information on the Northern Lights development. It was suggested that the City of Emily should send a letter to Crooked Lake Township stating that they have no intention of doing anything with Smokey Hollow Road until Crooked Lake Township has been approached and an agreement has been reached regarding any work or upgrading of Smokey Hollow road.
Ed Evans requested that the Township remove snow from the back door of the Library. Discussed email received from Ed Evans. The discussion included the procedure of handling bids and quotes in Crooked Lake Township.
Discussed the Treasurer and Clerk’s salaries. Schaumburg suggested that they receive the same. Discussed hourly wage for Township employees. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS THAT THE HOURLY WAGE OF PAULSON AND BENNINGTON SHOULD BE EQUALIZED. Motion carried.
The Town Hall furnace has been running on propane only. It now has been rewired to run on electricity with propane back up. The stovetop in the Town Hall has been repaired. Discussed using tags for bags at the Canister Station. MOTION SCHAUMBURG TO CHANGE TO ALL TAGS FOR GARBAGE BAGS AT CANISTER STATION ONCE BAGS ARE USED. TO ALSO PURCHASE 10,000 CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED TAGS IN ORANGE, DISPLAYING CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP/CANISTER TAG. PLACE AROUND NECK OF 32-GALLON TRASH BAG. Motion died for lack of a second.
The Clerk is to send thank you letters to Jean Prax and John Leuthard for their service to the Town Board.
The road sign inventory has been completed. The Clerk is to contact Cass County with sign information. Dayton and Roger both have health card. Discussed dust coating for Crooked Lake Township roads. Pat Bennington has been plowing Township roads.
Janet Smith and Sara Smith will be working on the Crooked Lake Township budget.
Crooked Lake Township wells had been capped in 1990.
Discussed excess siren fund money. Discussed L.G.A. money from the State of Minnesota. Discussed drainage from down town gas station area.
MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO VOID WARRANT #12993 UNTIL THE INVOICE IS CORRECTED TO REFLECT THE BID AMOUNT. Motion carried. MOTION THYEN 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO PAY WARRANTS #12976-13010 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF VOIDED WARRANT #12993. Motion carried. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman

January 20, 2009 Cartway Hearing

UNAPPROVED

HARRINGTON CARTWAY HEARING

January 20, 2009 - 10 A.M. - At the Town Hall

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Members present: Rod Schloesser, Gene Williams, Lloyd Thyen & Glen Mechelke. Absent: Dave Schaumburg and Don Anderson.

Tom Borden presented information on the progress of the cart way request, which included estimated damages received from appraiser John Aho.

Steve Baker, Harrington’s attorney stated Aho had presented damage estimates as if Harrington was acquiring all of present easements running through Mechelke property.

Baker submitted information as to other values that had been established in Crooked Lake Township which were much lower than Aho’s appraisal.

Harrington presented information as to what damages should be used for various acreage values plus road improvements.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2d THYEN THAT MORE INFORMATION SHOULD BE GOTTEN IN REGARD TO THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY. Motion carried.

Tom Pearson, Krohnert’s attorney, requested more time to obtain more information including appraisal of the property by their appraiser. Pearson agreed that they would try to obtain more information for the Town Board by Feb. 14^th, 2009

MOTION THYEN, 2d WILLIAMS TO RECESS THE MEETING UNTIL FEB. 19, 2009 AT 10 A.M. IN THE CROOKED LAKE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman, website

Feb. 12, 2009

APPROVED

REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MTG February 12, 2009

Members present: Rod Schloesser, Gene Williams, Lloyd Thyen, Dave Schaumburg, Janet Smith and Glen Mechelke. Absent: Don Anderson.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d THYEN TO APPROVE THE JAN. 8th, 2009 MINUTES. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $68752.58.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2d SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE TREASURER’S REPORT. Motion carried.

Kim Johnson, of Dustcoating Inc., presented information on Dustcoating for dust control and road stabilization. She also supplied an application rate chart. Discussed the price of material if ordered directly from Dustcoating.

Discussed a 1998 six wheeler that Crooked Lake Township fire dept. would like to purchase if it could be obtained for under $5000.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2d THYEN TO PURCHASE THE SIX WHEELER IF THE FIRE DEPT. CAN NEGOTIATE A PRICE THAT THEY ARE SATISFIED WITH. Motion carried.

Lloyd Thyen reported on upgrading of the Township web site. He raised many questions as to how it was being handled along with suggestions and changes that should be made.

Thyen would like it noted in the minutes that the yoga exercise class is being charged $10 for each time and class it uses the Town Hall.

Material needed for framework for the opening to the crawl space under the Town Hall has been delivered and will be installed.

A fish house was abandoned in the Township Park. It was removed from the Park to the Maintenance Building grounds. The Township is trying to determine the present owner of the fish house.

The question was asked if the excess Fire Siren money has been turned over to the Township.

A safety meeting has been held with Roger Olds.

Discussed roads ending in lakes. A resolution should be passed requiring a petitioner to be responsible for all costs involved in any petition presented. The petitioner would be responsible for all costs including surveys, Town Board and Clerk expenses, photo copy, phone calls, mileage etc.

Olds has been keeping roads scraped and sanded at stop signs.

The Outing Chamber should be charged for the time Olds spent for picking up the holiday lights for the Chamber.

Discussed the 2010 Census. The material was turned over to the Clerk to handle.

Discussed the 40-acre parcel south of Gene Williams’s property that the County is selling. The Town Board took no action.

A letter has been received from the City of Emily stating no action will be taken on the Smokey Hollow Road without involving Crooked Lake Township.

Discussed Unicel telephones.

MOTION THYEN, 2d SCHAUMBURG AUTHORIZING GENE WILLIAMS TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION THAT ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH ADDRESSING A PETITION TO VACATE ANY TOWNSHIP PROPERTY TO BE PAID BY THE PETITIONER. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d THYEN TO HAVE THE CLERK PREPARE AN ITEMIZED BILL FOR TOWNSHIP COSTS ON THE HARRINGTON CARTWAY PETITION. Motion carried.

The Clerk is to contact the Cass County Highway Dept. to get their specifications for black top roads in Cass County.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d THYEN TO HAVE THE CLERK SEND A REPAIR BILL OF $330.30 TO DAYTON PAULSON FOR REPAIR OF THE STOVE IN THE TOWN HALL WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THEIR GROUP’S NEGLIGENCE. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d WILLIAMS TO SET UP THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF AUDIT FOR FEB. 24th AT 6 PM AT THE CROOKED LAKE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

The new telephone number for the Town Hall is 218-722-5197. Only local calls can be made outgoing.

Don Anderson will send a road report for the Annual Mtg. Don Anderson will be back for the April 9th monthly meeting.

The Equalization Mtg. will be held April 24th at 12 noon at the Crooked Lake Town Hall.

The Clerk will send road sign information regarding Crooked Lake Township road signs needed to Reno Wells.

Minimum road and bridge request will be $151,963.00 in order to receive gas tax money.

Township officer forms have been completed and sent to the Cass County Auditor and the Minnesota Assn. of Townships.

Thank you letters have been sent to Jean Prax and John Leuthard for their service to the Township.

The Annual Meeting will be held on March 10th, 2009 at 7 PM in the Crooked Lake Town Hall.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d WILLIAMS TO PAY WARRANTS 13011—13045. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d WILLIAMS TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman

Feb. 19, 2009 Cartway Meeting

RECESSED HARRINGTON CARTWAY MEETING - February 19, 2009

APPROVED WITH THE CHANGING OF THE SENTENCE, TOWN ROAD AND BRIDGE FUNDS SHALL NOT BE EXPENDED FOR THIS CARTWAY FROM ITEM #3 TO ITEM #4.

Board members present: Rod Schloesser, Dave Schaumburg, Gene Williams, Lloyd Thyen and Glen Mechelke. Absent: Don Anderson.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Tom Pearson, attorney representing the Kroehnerts, reviewed his letter to the Town Board dated Feb. 13th, 2009.

Steve Baker, attorney representing Dave Harrington, stated the appraisals are suppose to state value of the property before the cartway is constructed and value after the cartway is constructed. He stated that Aho’s appraisal did not contain that information. Pros and cons of appraisals were discussed.

Harrington and Mechelke met privately to come up with a damage agreement between Harrington and Mechelke. Harrington and Mechelke returned to the meeting.

Discussion continued by the whole group in attendance. Harrington announced that an agreement had been reached with Mechelke if the cartway could remain a private cartway.

Discussion was held that the resolution could not be changed to just cover the cartway through the Kroehnert property.

The resolution would be based on the route chosen by the Town Board at a previous meeting.

Tom Borden pointed out to the Crooked Lake Town Board that the appraisals should contain the value of the property before the cartway was established and the value of the property after the cartway was established.

The Aho appraisal did not contain the before and after value. The appraisal by Barbara A. Iverson did contain the before and after values. It was agreed that the cartway could remain a private cartway.

Gene Williams explained how he had come up with his estimated damages for the Kroehnert property.

MOTION GENE WILLIAMS, 2ND DAVE SCHAUMBURG:

            WHEREAS, The Town of Crooked Lake has received a cartway petition pursuant to Minn. Stat. #164.08, from David F. Harrington and Kristine A. Kolar, hereinafter “Petitioner” in which the Petitioner asks the Town Board to establish a cartway to their property across the lands of others; and,

            WHEREAS, the Petitioner’s property is described as follows, to-wit:

            The part of Government Lot Six (6), Section Seventeen (17), Township One

            Hundred Thirty-nine (139) North, Range Twenty-six (26) West, Cass County,

            Minnesota, lying Northwesterly and Northerly of the following described line:

             Commencing at the southwest corner of said Government Lot 6; thence North 0

            Degrees 37 minutes 17 seconds West, assumed bearing along the west line thereof

            325.44 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be herein described; thence

            North 42 degrees 52 minutes 56 seconds East 425 feet; thence North 21 degrees

            46 minutes 21 seconds East 512.25 feet; thence North 48 degrees 33 minutes 53

            seconds East 370 feet, more or less, to the shoreline of Washburn Lake and said line there terminating.

            WHEREAS, after proper posting notice, hearings on the cartway petition were heard by the Crooked Lake Town Board on May 15, 2008, June 17, 2008 and September 11, 2008; January 20, 2009 and February 19, 2009

             WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that, pursuant to Minn. Stat. #164.08, the Petitioner owns a tract of land containing at least five acres and has no access to it to a public road, except over the lands of other; and,

            WHEREAS, Petitioner is entitled to establishment of a cartway pursuant to Minn. Stat. #164.08, Subd. 2(a); and,

            WHEREAS, the Town Board heard evidence and arguments from the Petitioner and the affected landowners and their attorneys regarding the route of the cartway, access to the subject property and damages to be paid to the owners across whose lands the cartway will be established; and,

            WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the route proposed by the Petitioner and alternate route proposed by an affected landowner; and,

            WHEREAS, The Town Board finds that while there are two potential routes of access to the Petitioner’s land, on, from the west across the property of Glen Mechelke and Paul and Joan Kroehnert and an easterly route across the property of by Barbara W. Harrington, the westerly route, is less disruptive and damaging to the affected landowners and in the public’s best interest as a result of existing wetlands, the general terrain of the property and the existence of a navigable stream on the easterly boundary of Petitioner’s property which would need to be traversed to gain access from the east; and,

            WHEREAS, the Town Board has received the input of the Cass County Department of Environmental Services and advice of the engineering and surveying firm of Landecker & Associates, Inc.; and,

            WHEREAS, The Town Board has considered the potential future development of the affected properties, the positions of the potentially affected landowners and has had the assistance of appraiser in determining damages.

            NOW, THEREFORE it is Resolved and Ordered:

1.      That cartway pursuant to Minn. Stat. #164.08, Subd. 2(a) is established, subject to the terms and conditions that follow, the terms and conditions in the award of damages, and payment of all damages.

2.      The Town Board finds that the following described cartway is the least disruptive and least damaging for neighboring landowners and in the public’s best interests, to-wit:

A 33.00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress, and utility purposes over, under and across that part of Government Lot 5, Section 17, Township 139 North, Range 26 West, Cass County, Minnesota, the centerline of said easement is described as follows:

Commencing at the intersection of the North line of the south 572.27 feet of said Government Lot 5 and the East line of the West 500.00 feet of said Government Lot 5; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 55 seconds West, assumed bearing, along said East line 82.82 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be herein described; thence South 76 degrees 23 minutes 20 seconds West 71.97 feet; thence South 26 degrees 06 minutes 33 seconds West 76.38 feet; thence South 60 degrees 03 minutes 01 second West 127.79 feet; thence North 87 degrees 21 minutes 23 seconds West 65.61 feet; thence North 60 degrees 44 minutes 28 seconds West 74.82 feet; thence North 85 degrees 19 minutes 11 seconds West 61.64 feet; thence South 76 degrees 49 minutes 28 seconds West 95.42 feet, more or less, to the West line of said Government Lot 5 and said described centerline there terminating.

The sideline of said easement shall be prolonged or shortened to terminate on said line of the West 500.00 feet and on said West line of Government Lot 5.

And

A 33.00 foot wide easement of ingress, egress, and utility purposes over, under, and across that part of Government Lot 5, Section 17, Township 139 North, Range 26 West, Cass County, Minnesota, the centerline of said easement is described as follows:

COMMENCING at the intersection of the north line of the South 572.27 feet of said Government Lot 5 and the east line of the West 500.00 feet of said Government Lot 5; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 55 seconds West, assumed bearing, along said east line, 82.82 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be herein described; thence South 77 degrees 27 minutes 44 seconds East 48.33 feet; thence easterly 49.80 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the north, having a radius of 150.00 feet and a central angle of 19 degrees 01 minutes 18 seconds; thence North 83 degrees 30 minutes 58 seconds East, tangent to said curve, 75.93 feet; thence easterly 29.11 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the south, have a radius of 150.00 feet and a central angle of 11 degrees 07 minutes 13 seconds; thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 49 seconds East, tangent to said last described curve, 46.26 feet; thence Northeasterly 83.07 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the northwest, having a radius of 100.00 feet and a central angle of 47 degrees 35 minutes 51 seconds; thence North 47 degrees 02 minutes 20 seconds East, tangent to said last described curve 39.04 feet; thence Northeasterly 82.48 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the southeast having a radius of 250.00 feet and a central angle of 18 degrees 54 minutes 11 seconds; thence North 65 degrees 56 minutes 31 seconds East, tangent to said last described curve, 73.52 feet; thence easterly 152.55 feet, along a tangential curve, concave to the south, having a radius of 344.42 feet and a central angle of 25 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds to a point of reverse curvature; thence easterly 55.68 feet, along said reverse curve, concave to the north, having a radius of 114.73 feet and a central angle of 27 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds; thence North 63 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds East, tangent to said last described curve, 126.06 feet, more or less, to the east line of said Government Lot 5 and said described centerline there terminating.

The sideline of said easement shall be prolonged or shortened to terminate on said East line of the West 500.00 feet and on said east line of Government Lot 5.

3. Prior to opening or constructing the cartway the Petitioner shall pay to the Town the damages incurred by the Town for surveyor’s expenses, appraisal fees, attorney’s fees, and other costs incurred as a result of the Petition and damages as described below:

4.      Town road and bridge funds shall not be expended for this cartway.

    2. AWARD OF DAMAGES

1. The Town Board finds that the cartway established above will pass over lands owned and occupied by the following: Glen Mechelke, Paul Kroehnert and Joan Kroehnert. The Town Board is not aware of any other land owner or occupant whose lands would be affected by the establishment of the cartway.

2.   The Town Board awards the following damages as a result of the establishment of this cartway:

To Glen Mechelke (owner of the lands over which

the first portion of the described cartway runs): As agreed to by                                                                                  Harrington & Mechelke

To Paul Kroehnert & Joan Kroehnert (owner of the
lands over which the second portion of the described cartway runs):                                       $195,554.20

3.      These damages shall be paid by the Petitioner prior to commencement of opening cartway.

                                     Town of Crooked Lake

Dated: 2-19-2009                                                   By: Rodney Schloesser

Chair of Town Board

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution establishing cartway and award of damages

Dated 2-19-2009                                                     By: Glen Mechelke
                                                                                        Town Clerk

Voice Vote: Lloyd Thyen: no, Gene Williams: yes, Dave Schaumburg: yes, Rod Schloesser: yes. Resolution carried.

It was pointed out that the resolution does not take effect until the bond has been paid.

Motion Gene Williams, 2nd Dave Schaumburg to adjourn. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman, website

Feb.24, 2009 board of audit

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF AUDIT MEETING - February 24, 2009

APPROVED

Members present: Rod Schloesser, Gene Williams, Dave Schaumburg, Janet Smith & Glen Mechelke. Members absent: Lloyd Thyen and Don Anderson.

The supervisors audited the Treasurer’s and Clerk’s books.

It was recommended that the following money was needed to operate in 2010:

Revenue--$112,800.00

Road and Bridge--$152,000.00

Fire--$39,200.00

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

March 12, 2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD - MONTHLY MTG - March 12, 2009

APPROVED

Members present: Rod Schloesser, Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Gene Williams, Janet Smith and Glen Mechelke. Absent Don Anderson.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE FEB. 13, 2009 MONTHLY MTG. MINUTES. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO APPROVE THE FEB. 19, 2009 HARRINGTON CARTWAY MINUTES WITH THE CHANGING OF THE SENTENCE TOWN ROAD AND BRIDGE FUNDS SHALL NOT BE EXLPENDED FOR THIS CARTWAY FROM ITEM #3 TO ITEM #4. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO ACCEPT THE FEB. 24, 2009 AUDIT MEETING MINUTES. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report was given and showed a bank balance of $66,028.52.

MOTION THYEN, 2ND WILLIAMS TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER’S REPORT. Motion carried.

Norm Moody of Cass County Land Dept. and D.N.R. members, who were asked to attend this meeting, gave information on a parcel of land located north of Squaw Pond in Crooked Lake Township. S.F. No. 44 as in introduced in the 86th Legislature session and H.F. No. 160 are dealing with land to be sold in Cass County, described as the North 23 acres of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 11 Township 139 North Range 26 West. This proposal would affect the fish hatchery now located in Crooked Lake Township. They stated negative impact that would be created in Crooked Lake Township including use of the property by individuals. They asked for comments from the Crooked Lake Town Board.

Ed Evans reported that the Crooked Lake Library is in the process of obtaining a 5013 C classification, which would allow all donations to be tax deductible.

Discussed a snow problem by the back door located on the east side of the Library. The Township will clean as much snow as possible with Township equipment. Evans stated that the Library would be constructing a roof over the back door to eliminate the snow problem for next year.

Rolf Halstensen, Fire Chief, gave information as to what is happening in the Fire Dept. They are recruiting new firemen and are concerned about obtaining equipment for them. He also requested a resolution authorizing the Fire Dept. to sell liquor on the 4th of July celebration. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE DEPT. TO SELL LIQUOR AT THEIR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Motion carried.

Discussed special training for the Fire Dept. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND WILLIAMS TO AUTHORIZE AN EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $600 FOR SPECIAL TRAINING FOR FIREMEN. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN TO AUTHORIZE AN EXPENDITURE OF $500 FOR GRANT WRITER. Motion carried.

Discussed expenses occurring to repair Fire Dept. equipment.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO AUTHORIZE AN EXPENDITURE OF $550 FOR EACH NEW FIREMAN FOR FIRE TRAINING. Motion carried.

Discussed pagers needed and face masks for the Fire Dept. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO AUTHORIZE AN EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $3,000 FOR PAGERS AND FACE MASKS. Motion carried.

Discussed snowplowing of meeting areas for public meetings.

The Clerk asked the Fire Chief if forms FA1 concerning Fire Dept. payments to be received is being handled. The Fire Chief stated that it is being worked on.

Jerry Hagel turned over a check, from the Outing Chamber of Commerce, which was excess money from the Siren Fund.

The Clerk read the resolution by the Town Board stating money would be put in a separate Siren fund.

Williams was upset that the Chairman had sent the resolution Williams had prepared, in regard to the petitioners to pay all costs regarding roads to be vacated, to Tom Borden the Township attorney. The Chairman wanted to be sure the Township could legally pass the resolution.

Discussed who had authority to contact the Township attorney. The previous Board had authorized the Board Chairman and the Clerk to contact the Township attorney for input.

Discussed closing of scheduled meetings of the Township.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN THE BOARD WILL VOTE BY PHONE TO POSTPONE ANY MEETING DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND WILL NOTIFY. IN INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Motion carried.

Discussed the Township computer in the Fire Hall.

Discussed the beaver dam on Woods Bay Road.

Schaumburg reported that the fish house that had been put on the Maintenance Bldg. grounds by Township employees has been removed by the owner.

The door for the crawl space, under the Town Hall, will be installed soon.

Discussed ways of providing information to the public that meetings had been postponed.

Discussed payment of Town Board Supervisors at the Annual Meeting.

Discussed what maintenance etc. should be done by Cass County before the Township is required to take over the downtown Outing black top road.

The snowplowing policy was discussed. At the present time the Township does not plow less than 4 inches of snow and plows after the snowfall has stopped.

The Fire Dept. has purchased a six-wheeler from Fifty Lakes.

The Clerk reported that Cass County was raising their equipment rate charge from $75 to $85 per hour. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN TO BEGIN TO CHARGE $85 PER HOUR FOR TOWNSHIP EQUIPMENT STARTING APRIL 1, 2009. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN TO RETAIN THE NORTHLAND PRESS AS THE TOWNSHIP LEGAL NEWSPAPER. Motion carried.

Money received from Cass County, Beulah Township and Thunder Lake Township and any other work charged for Township equipment will be put in the equipment fund.

Cass County will be putting on an extra 20% charge for all cutting edges, sand, salt etc purchased from them.

Discussed roads ending in lakes should have signs and a minimal amount of work done on each one every year.

Discussed clean up day.

The Clerk talked to Kris at the Cass County Highway Dept. He will send recommendations for the proposed black top on Smokey Hollow Road.

The Equalization Meeting will be held April 24th at noon.

Road sign resolution and information as to the number of signs has been sent to Reno Wells.

Census reports have been handled.

The Clerk will send monthly reports to the Supervisors by email if they so desire.

The Clerk is trying to get information on voting by mail requirements. It is something the voters of Crooked Lake Township might want to consider in the future.

Election expenses, charged by Cass County, will increase from $85 this year to approximately $335 in 2010.

The Short Course will be held April 2nd in Grand Rapids.

The Clerk requested fund numbers be verified.

Discussed setting up calcium chloride orders. Two different options have been offered.

Discussed part time employees in the Township.

Discussed hours for Paulson and Bennington.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND THYEN TO HAVE PAT BENNINGTON WORK 32 HOURS A WEEK IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST WITH THE INTENT NOT TO INCREASE THE OVERALL COST TO THE TOWNSHIP. Motion carried.

Discussed the Contingency Fund.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO TRANSFER MONEY IN THE CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE EQUIPMENT FUND. Motion carried.

The new phone number for the Town Hall is 792-5197.

Terry Dalzman sent a letter to the Town Board complimenting them on the great condition of the Township roads. She drives school bus twice a day.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO PAY WARRANTS 13046-13075. Motion carried.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2ND THYEN TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman

March 17 recessed meeting from March 10

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP

UNAPPROVED

RECESSED ANNUAL MTG. OF MARCH 10TH, 2009 - MARCH 17TH, 2009

The Meeting was called to order.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Judy Abts Moderator, elected March 10th, 2009, took over.

Minutes of the March 11th, 2008 Annual Mtg. were read.

MOTION ROD SCHLOESSER, 2ND JACK SCHULLER TO APPROVE THE MARCH 11TH, 2008 ANNUAL MTG. MINUTES. Motion carried.

Minutes of the special meeting held June 30th, 2009 were read.

MOTION ROD SCHLOESSER, 2ND GRACE SCHULLER TO APPROVE THE JUNE 30TH SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES. Motion carried.

The Clerk read the Board of Audit report, which showed ending balance of all funds at $115,529.26.

MOTION JACK SCHULLER, 2ND WES CARLSON TO APPROVE THE BOARD OF AUDIT REPORT. Motion carried.

MOTION MADE AND 2ND TO WAIVE THE READING OF CHECKS WRITTEN AND RECEIVED BY THE TREASURER. Motion carried.

Rolf Halstensen, Fire Chief, gave the following report on the Fire Dept. 456 training hours were completed in 2008. A major equipment fund for the Fire Dept. has been established which now contains approximately $41,000. The Dept. had 24 calls, six were for fire and eighteen were medical. The Fire Dept. has purchased a new 6 wheeler for rescue purposes. The Fire Dept is sponsoring a 4th of July celebration. It was pointed out that at the present time the Chamber of Commerce does not plan a Waterama, only fireworks.

The Clerk read a letter, received from Don Anderson, containing road summary for 2008.

Included in the letter was the following information: In 2008 the Township completed the last of the roads to receive the 1st application of class 5. The roads were Shady Lane, Sheridan Woods Lane, Smokey Hollow road, Andrus Road and all of the in town streets for a combined total of around 2,500 yards.

The Township will start to re-apply class 5 to roads in spring 2009 that already have been graveled in past years. The roads that are scheduled are Fehrs Road, Lois Lane and Eastburn Road as they are closest to the remaining materials at the Thunder lake pit. These were the very first roads done years ago by the township.

After the spring 2009 road restrictions are lifted the Township will begin to apply class 5 soon after. We want to do this so that the dust control can be applied in early June. We are requesting orders for dust control be placed by the end of May to insure that they will be done in June.

Mar Korman thanked the Fire Dept. for their involvement when she had her medical problem.

A citizen pointed out the great job Roger Olds and Crooked Lake Township were doing on the roads.

The Clerk reported that a thank you letter, for the great road conditions, had been received from the school bus driver who picks up students in Crooked Lake Township for the Remer School district.

MOTION GREG HOSCH, 2ND JACK SCHULLER THAT THE CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY PAY $1.00 PER YEAR FOR RENT OF LIBRARY SPACE AND CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP PAY FOR UTILITY AND MAINAINENCE COST OF THE LIBRARY. After much discussion the question was called to vote on the motion. Over two thirds approved voting on the motion. The motion carried by hand votes of 22.

Discussed levy needs for next year. The Board recommended $112,800 for revenue, $152,000 for Road and Bridge and $39,200 for Fire Dept.

The question was asked why Road and Bridge had increased from $136,000 last year to $152,000 this year. It was pointed out that the minimum for the Road and Bridge would have to be $152,000 in order to receive gas tax money which amounts to $12,000 plus each year. A citizen stated that it appeared there could be a surplus in the Road and Bridge account and suggested that the Township use the excess money to put calcium chloride on all Township roads.

The question was asked how the Revenue fund request of $112,800 was arrived at. It was pointed out that last years request was for $147,800 which included a one year request of $40,000 to complete the exterior of the Town Hall and upgrade the septic system etc.

They deducted $40,000 from last years levy, which would result in $107,800 and then added $5,000 for anticipated increase in expenses making the total recommendation of $112,800.

MOTION MAR KORMAN, 2ND ROLF HALSTENSEN TO APPROVE THE TOWN BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS OF $112,800 FOR REVENUE, $152,000 FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE AND $39,200 FOR FIRE DEPT. Motion carried.

Discussed donations requested by various organizations. The Clerk read a list of organizations requesting donations. These were from: Cass County Historical Society, Northland and Family Center Food Shelf (Longville). Leech Lake Watershed, Family Safety Network (Walker), Crisis Line and Referral Service, Lakes Are Dive Team, Northland Area Family Center for family programs, Cass County E.D.C.

A suggestion was made that a motion could be made authorizing the Town Board to make donations up to a certain amount.

MOTION GREG HOSCH, 2ND MAR KORMAN NOT TO DONATE ANY MONEY FOR ANY ORGANIZATIONS. Motion carried.

The Clerk stated that he would put the same wording, as used in last year’s Annual Mtg. minutes, that the audience showed no interest in funding any donation requests.

After much discussion it was decided that the motion might jeopardize some of the expenditures that the residents wanted the Town Board to approve.

Greg Hosch rescinded his motion, Mar Korman rescinded her motion. Motion rescinded.

Information on the website has been updated and expanded.

A suggestion was made that the monthly meeting agenda be put on the website a couple of days before the regular monthly which is held the 2nd Thursday of each month.

The question was asked about term lengths and term expiration dates. Three Supervisors will be up for election at the Nov. 2010 election and also the Treasurer term.

Two Supervisor terms and the Clerk term will be up at the 2012 Nov. election.

It was pointed out that the elected individuals take office the first Monday in January following the election.

Bob Matherne read correspondence from a resident that was unable to attend the Annual Mtg. He read a list of five resolutions, which might want to be considered. One resident stated that they should be considered good recommendations.

MOTION WES CARLSON, 2ND JACK SCHULLER TO TURN OVER THE RESOLUTIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD FOR THEM TO CONSIDER. Motion carried.

Discussion was held how to proceed in the future when decisions had to be made to postpone a meeting.

Discussed Luscher Park’s need of grass. Discussed picnic tables in the park. Work needs to be done on these and the Lions Club is willing to do work if contacted.

MOTION BILL KORMAN, 2ND GRACE SCHULLER TO SCHEDULE NEXT YEAR'S ANNUAL MEETING, WHICH WILL BE THE 2ND TUESDAY IN MARCH, IN THE CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

MOTION BILL KORMAN, 2ND GRACE SCHULLER TO SET THE TIME TO CONVENE NEXT YEARS ANNUAL MTG. AT 7 P.M. Motion carried.

MOTION BILL KORMAN, 2ND JACK SCHULLER TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman, Website

May 7, 2009 Building and Ground Inspection

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP

BUILDINGS & GROUND INSPECTION—May 7, 2009

APPROVED

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson, Gene Williams and Glen Mechelke.

Discussed rugs for the Fire Hall. Discussed cleaning of the Fire Hall floors.

The north side of the Fire Hall should be sloped.

A suggestion was made that the Fire Hall drain field should be more clearly defined.

Discussed putting rock around the Town Hall.

Salt from truck is eating the floor in the Maintenance Bldg. The west wall of the Maintenance Bldg. Should be washed.

The salt shed should be enlarged.

Discussed cleaning up rocks and cement slabs by the Maintenance Bldg.

Trees should be cut by the salt shed.

Discussed concealing culverts with a fence.

Junk behind the Lions Bldg. Should be removed.

Discussed removing part of the old Fire Hall up to the Library portion.

The Township needs a new storage bldg.

Discussed a new septic system for the Town Hall. Jerry Larson will be contacted for input.

Discussed siding for the Town hall.

Discussed getting a complete plan ready to upgrade the outside of the Town Hall.

Discussed that the present north entrance to the Town Hall needs to be revamped.

Water is leaking from the well pump and will have to be looked at.

Discussed landscaping the Town Hall for drainage.

Supervisors inspected Luscher’s Park: The dock needs straightening. Black top needs work. A fence should be erected to keep vehicles from driving in the basketball court area. A suggestion was made that the park fund should be set up with money going into it each year. The window in the building at the park should have a counter top in front of it.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman, Website

April 9,2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—MONTHLY MTG.—April 9, 2009

APPROVED WITH THE CORRECTION THAT MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE WILL BE USED ON TOWNSHIP ROADS, NOT CALCIUM CHLORIDE.

Members present: Don Anderson, Rod Schloesser, Lloyd Thyen, Dave Schaumburg, Janet Smith and Glen Mechelke. Absent: Gene Williams.

The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION THYEN, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE MARCH MONTHLY MTG. MINUTES. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $54,734.21.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND THYEN TO SET THE BLDG. AND GROUNDS INSPECTION MTG. FOR MAY 7, 2009 @9 A.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND THYEN TO FURNISH MATERIALS FOR THE UPKEEP OF THE PICNIC TABLES AT LUSCHER'S PARK WHICH THE LIONS HAVE AGREED TO DO. Motion carried.

The door for the crawl space under the Town Hall has been installed.

Lakes Area Chem. Dry is scheduled for cleaning the Fire Hall meeting room towards the end of April or the beginning of May.

Debris will be removed from under the Town Hall crawl space.

Don Anderson has prepared quotes to be sent out for putting class 5 on Fehrs Rd, Lois Lane and Eastburn Rd.

Discussion held about the difference between quotes and bids.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO SEND OUT QUOTES WHICH ARE TO BE COMPLETED BY MAY 1, 2009 AND RETURNED TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Motion carried

Discussed calcium chloride application. The Clerk is to send a letter or email to Dustcoating Inc. to get price per gallon of calcium chloride.

Clean up day for Crooked Lake Township and Beulah Township will be set up for June 13, 2009.

Discussed the Township computer in the Fire Station.

Discussed agenda on the Township web site.

The yoga daytime class will continue for another 6 weeks and the presenter is considering a Tuesday evening class.

MOTION THYEN, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG:

WHEREAS the north 22 acres of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 11, Township 139N, Range 26W(Crooked Lake Township)Cass County was acquired by the State of Minnesota on 11 June 1976 in eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of fish rearing in conformity with requirements of Chapter 117, and

WHEREAS the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Minnesota has continued to use the property for the intended purpose for the past 32+ years, and

WHEREAS the intended purpose was to protect the underground aquifer that supplies water for the hatchery operations of the Spire Valley Fish Hatchery, and

WHEREAS the trout produced at the Spire Valley Hatchery and stocked in the designated trout streams and managed trout lakes of Northern Minnesota and specifically in Crooked Lake Township and Cass County, result in the significant enhancement of the trout fishing opportunities for the public, and

WHEREAS the tract of land contains approximately 1,000 feet of Spring Brook, a designated trout stream and the parcel is open to public fishing, hunting and other recreational opportunities, and

WHEREAS the public spring water source available at the hatchery entrance is utilized by significant numbers of township citizens and visitors, and

WHEREAS legislation has been introduced into the Legislature of the State of Minnesota requiring the Department of Natural Resources to sell the described parcel at below market price to a private party, and

WHEREAS it appears that return of the described parcel to private ownership could endanger the underground aquifer supporting the hatchery water source and the public spring.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crooked Lake Town Board believes the parcel of land described as the north 22 acres of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 11, Township 139N, Range 26W has continued to be used in the manner and for the public purpose it was intended, and should remain in public ownership.

Voting: Lloyd Thyen-yes, Don Anderson-yes, Rod Schloesser-yes,

Dave Schaumburg-yes. Resolution carried.

TOWN OF CROOKED LAKE

DATED 4/9/2009 BY RODNEY SCHLOESSER Town Board Chair.

Discussed Township signatures at the bank need to be corrected and updated.

Discussed charging of mileage for the Township pickup.

Discussed the water drainage problem on the north side of the Town Hall.

Discussed the condition of the Longwood Point Road at the end of the road due to contractor work on private land.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND THYEN TO SEND ROGER OLDS TO LTAP CONFERENCE IN ST. CLOUD CIVIC CENTER ON APRIL 14 AND 15, 2009. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND THYEN TO SET THE DATE FOR ANNUAL ROAD INSPECTION FOR APRIL 21^ST, 2009 AT THE TOWN HALL AT 8 A.M. Motion carried.

Discussed rumors concerning pay to Township Supervisors.

Beulah Township will be billed $2100 for fire protection.

Received 4^th quarter grading payment from Cass County, which will be put in the equipment fund.

Crooked Lake Township will bill Cass County, Beulah Township and Thunder Lake Township for first quarter 2009 roadwork by the Township, which will be put in the equipment fund. Cass County, Beulah Township and Thunder Lake Township have been notified of the increase in Township equipment charge from $75 an hour to $85 an hour beginning April 1^st, 2009.

Discussed billing Beulah Township for clean up day. The percentage of the total charge to be billed to Beulah Township will be determined.

The Clerk and Rod Schloesser will be meeting with Ken Bayliss, the lawyer from St. Cloud, who will be representing the Township on the appeals of the Harrington cartway, which was appealed by Harrington and also Kroehnerts. $9921.70 has been spent on the Harrington cartway expense through March 2009.

Discussed Class 5 that was missing from the Crooked Lake stockpile in the pit located in Beulah Township. A check has been received from Fletcher Trucking Inc. for $766.00. It stated that $600 was for dirt and $166 for engineering fees. The Board felt that there were 100 yds. of Class 5 involved and the replacement cost would mount to $12 per yd. Which would include Class 5 and hauling. The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Fletcher Trucking showing a balance due of $600.

Discussed 5 resolutions received at the Annual Meeting from a Crooked Lake Township concerned citizen.

Discussed electric use in the Library.

MOTION ANDERSON TO PAY $1500 PER YEAR FOR ELECTRIC FOR TWO YEARS TO THE LIBRARY AND THE LIBRARY TO KEEP UP MAINTENANCE. Motion died for lack of a 2^nd.

MOTION THYEN FOR THE TOWNSHIP TO PAY UTILITY BILLS AND PROVIDE MAINTENANCE, AS THE BOARD FEELS APPROPRIATE FOR THE LIBRARY. Motion died for lack of a 2^nd.

MOTION THYEN, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO PAY WARRANTS 13076-13109. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND THYEN TO RECESS MTG TO MAY 7, 2009 AT 9A.M. IN THE CROOKED LAKE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chair, Website

May 7, 2009 recessed meeting of April 9

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP

RECESSED MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2009—May 7, 2009

The Meeting was moved from the Town Hall to the Fire Hall as the Town Hall was being used.

Members present: Rod Schloesser, Gene Williams, Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Don Anderson and Glen Mechelke.

The Meeting was called to order at 9 AM by Rod Schloesser.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO TREAT TOWNSHIP ROADS WITH MATERIALS FROM DUSTCOATING COMPANY INC. WHICH IS MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AT .73 ½ CENTS PER GALLON. Motion carried.

Quotes were opened that were received by May 1, 2009 for Eastburn Road and Fehr’s Road including Lois Lane. The following quotes were received:

Outing Sand and Gravel- Quote 1 $4.90 per cu. yd-Total $3920.00 Quote 2 $4.95 per cu. yd.-Total $6138.00

Lyle Gaines-Quote 1 $4.25 per cu. yd.-Total $3400.00 Quote 2 $4.00 per cu. yd.-Total $4960.00

Outdoor Creations & Renovations-Quote 1 $4.65 per cu. yd.-Total $3720.00 Quote 2 $4.65 per cu. yd.-Total $5766.00

David Wagner-Quote 1 $4.48 per cu. yd.-Total $3584.00 Quote 2 $4.38 per cu. yd.-Total $5431.20

Cass Co. Construction-Quote 1 $6.75 per cu. yd.-Total $5400.00 Quote 2 $6.75 per cu. yd.-Total $8370.00

Jaden Engen, Lakes Excavating-Quote 1 $3.44 per cu. yd.-Total $2752.00 Quote 2 $3.19 per cu. yd.-Total $3955.60

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND WILLIAMS TO AWARD BOTH QUOTES TO JADEN ENGEN OF LAKES EXCAVATING, REMER, MN. Motion carried.

Discussed Class 5 gravel used by Fletcher Co.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND THYEN THAT FLETCHER IS TO DELIVER 100 YDS. OF CERTIFIED CLASS 5 TO THE MAINTENANCE BUILDING AREA WITH WEIGHT SLIPS, ALSO FLETCHER IS TO SEND A $166.00 CHECK DIRECTLY TO CASS CO. FOR THOSE SERVICES IN THE ISSUE. UPON COMPLETING THESE REQUESTS CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP WILL RETURN FLETCHER CHECK. ROGER OLDS IS TO BE NOTIFIED BEFORE DELIVERING THE CLASS 5. HE CAN BE REACHED AT 218-820-2396. A COPY OF THE MOTION IS TO BE SENT TO CASS CO. Motion carried.

Discussed if enough class 5 was left at the Remer pit to complete 2 quotes.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG AUTHORIZING ROAD SUPERVISORS TO SPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO COMPLETE GRAVELING IF NECESSARY. Motion carried.

The Board recessed the meeting to inspect building and grounds with the agreement to return at 11:00 A.M.

The Board returned at 11:00 A.M. and reconvened the meeting with Ken Bayliss the attorney representing the Township in the Harrington cartway.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO RECESS THE MEETING TO MEET WITH KEN BAYLISS IN A CLOSED MEETING. Motion carried.

The Meeting was reconvened at 12 noon and then recessed for lunch.

The Board inspected Luscher’s Park after lunch.

The Meeting reconvened at 2 P.M.

Discussed time clocks for employees.

Discussed changing lock code in the Fire Hall office and Maintenance Bldg.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman, Website

May 7, 2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP

BUILDINGS & GROUND INSPECTION—May 7, 2009

APPROVED

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson, Gene Williams and Glen Mechelke.

Discussed rugs for the Fire Hall. Discussed cleaning of the Fire Hall floors.

The north side of the Fire Hall should be sloped.

A suggestion was made that the Fire Hall drain field should be more clearly defined.

Discussed putting rock around the Town Hall.

Salt from truck is eating the floor in the Maintenance Bldg. The west wall of the Maintenance Bldg. Should be washed.

The salt shed should be enlarged.

Discussed cleaning up rocks and cement slabs by the Maintenance Bldg.

Trees should be cut by the salt shed.

Discussed concealing culverts with a fence.

Junk behind the Lions Bldg. Should be removed.

Discussed removing part of the old Fire Hall up to the Library portion.

The Township needs a new storage bldg.

Discussed a new septic system for the Town Hall. Jerry Larson will be contacted for input.

Discussed siding for the Town hall.

Discussed getting a complete plan ready to upgrade the outside of the Town Hall.

Discussed that the present north entrance to the Town Hall needs to be revamped.

Water is leaking from the well pump and will have to be looked at.

Discussed landscaping the Town Hall for drainage.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman, Website

May 26, 2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP

RECESSED MTG. OF MAY 14TH, 2009—May 26, 2009

MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE MAY MONTHLY MTG. MINUTES WITH THE CHANGE OF THE WORD MAGNISIUM TO MAGANIZE IN THE INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE MINING IN EMILY. Motion carried.

Members present: Rod Schloesser, Gene Williams, Don Anderson, Lloyd Thyen, Dave Schaumburg and Glen Mechelke.

The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Luscher’s Park needs fill in certain spots. Play equipment in Luscher’s Park is heaving because of the clay being present.

Discussed putting magnesium chloride on Beulah Township pit road.

Discussed placing of a Clemson leveler for beaver dam control in Woods Bay Road area.

A downed tree was removed on Thunder Lake Road located north of Washburn Lake.

Discussed a curve in Fehrs Road, located in Thunder Lake Township, that needs class 5.

Anderson talked to Stan Johnson in regard to suggestions for outside upgrade of the Town Hall.

Discussed the number of containers needed for clean up day.

Discussed class 5 that was not hauled on Eastburn Road. This was because the stockpile of class 5 was short on the amount of class 5 needed.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO HAVE LAKES EXCAVATING HAUL 660 YDS. TO LAWRENCE LAKE RD. FROM THE BEULAH PIT AT $3.19 PER YD.   Motion carried.

Quotes to haul class 5 from the Beulah pit to Eastburn Rd. were opened and were as follows:

              Gaines----$4.65 per yd.-----Total $7440.00

              Wagner---$3.94 per yd.-----Total $6304.00

               Engen----$5.49 per yd.-----Total $8784.00

MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND THYEN TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE WHICH IS WAGNER. Voting: Thyen-yes, Williams-no, Anderson-yes, Schaumburg-no, Schloesser-yes Motion carried.

Discussed septic system in the Town Hall. The suggestion was made to go to holding a tank, as there is lack of room for a regular septic system.

MOTION WILLIAMS TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE FROM LARSON TO INSTALL HOLDING TANK AT THE TOWN HALL. Motion died for the lack of a 2nd.

Discussed information received on the Northern Lights development.

Discussed the end of Eastburn Road where dumping is accruing.

Discussed Township Meeting compensation.

Discussed how to shorten the length of meetings.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO SET MEETING COMPENSATION AT $100 FOR MEETINGS LASTING OVER 2 HOURS EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2009. Motion carried.

Discussed the Fire Dept. budget.

Money received from Beulah Township for fire protection is to be placed in the Crooked Lake Township equipment replacement fund.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND WILLIAMS TO INCREASE THE CLERKS COMPENSATION $250 PER MONTH EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2009. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman, Website

July 22, 2009 Special Meeting

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—SPECIAL MTG.—July 22, 2009

APPROVED

The Meeting was called to order.

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson, Gene Williams and Glen Mechelke.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Discussed the turning lane and bypass lane at the junction of Smokey Hollow Road and State Highway 6.

Discussed a light at the junction of Smokey Hollow Rd. and State Hwy. 6.

Discussed the amount of right of way needed for Smokey Hollow road if it is blacktop or graveled.

Discussed the time frame for the decision by Crooked Lake Township for deciding the type of road.

Discussed pros and cons of blacktop and gravel roads.

Discussed that the developer should submit plans for upgrading of Smokey Hollow road.

It appears that agreement between the developer and Crooked Lake Township should be made within 90 days of the preliminary plat approval in regard to Smokey Hollow Road.

Preliminary plat was approved June 9, 2009.

Discussed that a meeting should be set up with the developer in the near future.

The audience was asked if they had any questions or input.

The city of Emily will assist with road specifications for Smokey Hollow Road.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL MEETING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS DEVELOPER WITH EMILY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND MAYOR PRESENT. Motion passed.

MOTION THYEN, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MTG. AT 3:35 P.M. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Website

June 11, 2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—June 11, 2009

APPROVED

MOTION THYEN, 2ND ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE JUNE 11, 2009 MONTLY MEETING MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION OF THE SPELLING OF THE WORD MANGANESE. Motion carried.

Members present: Gene Williams, Don Anderson, Rod Schloesser, Lloyd Thyen, Dave Schaumburg, Janet Smith and Glen Mechelke.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE MAY MONTHLY MTG. MINUTES WITH THE CHANGE OF THE WORD MAGNISIUM TO MAGANIZE IN THE INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE MINING IN EMILY. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE MAY 14^TH RECESSED MTG. MINUTES. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $11,363.26.

MOTION THYEN, 2^ND ANDERSON THAT AS OF JUNE 11, 2009 THE ONLY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR TOWNSHIP CHECKS WRITTEN ON THE UNITY BANK ACCOUNT ARE:

CHAIRMAN, ROD SCHLOESSER
VICE CHAIRMAN, LLOYD THYEN
TOWN CLERK, GLEN MECHELKE
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, KIM HUGHES
TOWN TREASURER, JANET SMITH
DEPUTY TOWN TREASURE, SARA SMITH

WITH REGARD TO THE OUTING QUICK RESPONSE/CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP ACCOUNT AT UNITY BANK THIS ACCOUNT SHALL REQUIRE TWO SIGNATURES ON EVERY CHECK. ONE SIGNATURE SHALL BE FROM THE ABOVE LIST OF TOWN OFFICIALS AND ONE SIGNATURE SHALL BE A MEMBER OF OUTING QUICK RESPONSE. THE OUTING QUICK RESPONSE MEMBERS AUTHORIZED TO CO-SIGN OUTING QUICK RESPONSE CHECKS ARE:

BOB DAHLSGAARD
BILL BERNHJELM
KIRK SMITH
SHERI TROVINGER

Motion carried.

Bob Dahlsgaard gave a detailed report on the Outing Quick Response including the great response on emergency calls.

The Fire Chief gave a Fire Dept.report.

660 yds of gravel has been placed on the Lake Lawrence Road. Gravel will be placed on Eastburn Rd. beginning next Monday.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND WILLIAMS THAT THE CLERK IS TO BILL CASS COUNTY AND BEULAH TOWNSHIP $1009 EACH FOR THEIR SHARE OF MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE PUT ON THE MORRISON LAKE ROAD. Motion carried.

Facilities and the parking lot have been upgraded at Spire Valley.

Discussed Smokey Hollow Road and reviewed the specs recommended by Cass Co. Hwy. Dept. in regard to black topping roads. Discussed the time frame for upgrading Smokey Hollow Road.

Discussed first aid kits.

Discussed Canister Station signs.

Discussed clean up day.

Discussed the Summer Short Course to be held July 30, 2009.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church was given permission to use tables from Luscher’s Park.

Don Anderson and Dave Schaumburg have been working on plans to upgrade the outside of the Town Hall and the Town Hall septic system.

A meeting was held with a paving contractor for ideas on the parking lot and prices.

Ideas for the front retaining wall of the Town Hall are being worked on. Contractors are suggesting boulders to be used.

Advertisements for bids to upgrade the outside of the Town Hall are being worked on.

Contractors recommend using 6 mill poly on the ground under the Town Hall to control the level of humidity in a crawl space.

Bid sheets are being worked on for installing siding on the Town Hall.

Dave Schaumburg reported that He and Don Anderson set up time line for paper, pre-bid mtg., bid dead line and opening bids at the July 9^th meeting.

The furnace at the Town Hall has been cycling and not coming back at times from propane to electric.

The gutters have been repaired at the Town Hall.

Discussed a meeting with the City of Emily in July to discuss Smokey Hollow Road.

Discussed that all contractors should have liability insurance and work comp. insurance before performing work for the Township.

The Clerk stated that all injuries should be reported immediately to Crooked Lake Township insurance carrier.

Discussed materials accepted at clean up day.

Discussed the old piano owned by Kurt and Donna Hoffman.

Rod Schloesser contacted Shawn Fletcher on June 3, 2009. Fletcher stated that they would deliver class five to the Town complex soon.

Rod Schloesser and Dave Schaumburg attended the Emily Planning Commission Mtg. on June 3^rd. Preliminary plan was approved for the Northern Lights development.

Bennington is working with the grader and front end loader to learn operation.

Bennington and Olds payments will be set up to be received on the 1^st and 15^th of each month.

The bond release for the Fire Hall was signed.

The Township lawyer, representing Crooked Lake Township in the Harrington cart way matter, informed Baker and Pearson that the Township will not be involved to any extent in the cart way proceeding that is going to the courts.

Discussed workload for part time employees.

Township elections are held in even years.

The Township will pre register for the summer short course as it saves $10 per registration.

Jack Schuller requested that trees be trimmed on Plummer Point Road.

Discussed Township culverts and erosion on Township roads.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2^ND ANDERSON TO PAY WARRANTS 13150-13206. Motion carried.

MOTION THYEN, 2^ND WILLIAMS TO ADJOURN. Motion carried

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Vice Chairman, Website

July 23,2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—RECESSED MTG.—July 23, 2009

APPROVED WITH THE ADDITION THAT ANDERSON WAS ABSENT.

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson and Glen Mechelke.

The Meeting was called to order at 2 P.M. by the chairman Rod Schloesser.

Bob Dahlsgard informed the Chairman that the E.M.T.’s were purchasing electronic defibrillators

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND ANDERSON THAT THE TOWNSHIP PAY FOR ONE DEFIBRILLATOR AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $1000 AND WARRANTY OF APPROXIMATELY $150. Motion carried.

Discussed a new sign for the Town Hall. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO AUTHORIZE UP TO $1000 FOR A NEW SIGN. Motion carried.

Discussed the amount of money spent on the Town Hall project and the grounds.

Old rail road ties are being removed and disposed of.

Outside receptacles will be installed on the Town Hall along with security lights.

Discussed blacktop for the parking lot at the Town Hall. A much better per foot price can be obtained if more area is blacktopped. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND THYEN TO AUTHORIZE BLACKTOP OF THE PARKING LOT SPACE AT THE TOWN HALL NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. Motion carried.

Discussed what identification number is being used to keep track of money spent on the outside of the Town Hall and grounds.

Discussed the need of work to be done on the Fire Hall roof.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO OBTAIN A SECOND OPINION ON THE PROPOSED UPGRADE OF THE SEPTIC SYSTEM AT THE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

Crawl space vents need work. Painting of the Town Hall block wall should be completed.

Discussed the great work being done for cleanliness in the Fire Hall.

Dust coating has been re done in areas where previous dust coating had proved ineffective.

MOTION ROD SCHLOESSER, 2^ND LLOYD THYEN AT 3:35 P.M. TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Website

Aug. 13, 2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP - REGULAR MONTHLY MTG. - Aug. 13, 2009

Approved with the addition that Gene Williams was not present at the recessed meeting held July 23, 2009.

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Don Andersen, Gene Williams, Janet Smith & Glen Mechelke.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN TO APPROVE THE JULY 9TH, 2009 MEETING MINUTES WITH THE ADDITION THAT LYLE GAINS WAS AWARDED THE LANDSCAPING QUOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4400.00 AND THAT LLOYD HAD VOTED YES ON THE MOTION TO AWARD THE QUOTE OF ROGER KNODE OF $4198.00 TO PUT FINISH AND DO CAULKING ON THE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE JULY 22, 2009 MINUTES. Motion
carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE JULY 23, 2009 MINUTES WITH THE ADDITION THAT ANDERSON WAS ABSENT. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO APPROVE PAYING OF WARRANT 13251. Motion
carried.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND THYEN FOR THE TOWNSHIP TO APPROVE THE ON SALE AND THE OFF SALE LICENSE FOR RON STAINER TO SELL LIQUOR AT THE VILLAGE INN. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $127,250.92.

The $2100 received for fire protection from Beulah Township is to be put in the equipment replacement fund.

Discussed payment to be made to two of the Township employees on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Discussion was held on the pros and cons for upgrade of Smokey Hollow Road by the developer of Northern Lights. This is in regard to blacktop or class 5.

Discussion was held on the location of the road in regard to right of way.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND THYEN TO BRING THE ROAD (SMOKEY HOLLOW) TO CROOKED LAKE AND CASS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR A TEN (10) TON CLASS FIVE ROAD. THE ENTRANCE WILL NEED TO FOLLOW THE CENTER OF THE 66 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY MEETING HWY. 6 AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. SMOKEY HOLLOW WILL NEED TO FOLLOW THE CENTER LINE OF THE 66 FT. RIGHT OF WAY EAST TO ITS INTERSECTION OF SOUTH SMOKEY HOLLOW ROAD. Voting: Thyen-yes, Williams-yes, Anderson-yes, Schaumburg-yes, Schloesser-yes. Motion carried

Reminder was given of C.L.T. policy regarding Supervisors, et al, committing funds maximum of $500 per situation for all employees including Supervisors and Fire Chief.

Monthly bills for the electricity in the Fire Hall will be paid by the Township.

Schaumburg reported the following:

It has been a very busy month with siding installed.

Electrical updates with flagpole, sign and security lighting almost complete.

Rockwork around perimeter in process.

Work scheduled this month:

    Final grade and seeding

    Installation of sign.

    Septic installation.

    Parking lot paving

Crooked Lake Township would like to thank all the Contractors involved for their impressive work and help going beyond their realm of involvement to make this project happen:

    Dave Tutch Construction (and crew)

    Rodger Knode, Pro Touch Painting (and crew)

    Bob Grecula, Northern Lakes Electric.

    Lyle Gains, Roosevelt Lake Service & Landscaping (and buddy).

Discussed the Town Hall septic system.

Quotes for a new septic system to be requested from area contractors following field evaluation submitted to Cass County.

The Clerk was instructed to bill the city of Emily for two meetings, which were held July 22nd, and 23rd 2009 in regard to the Northern Lights development upgrade of Smokey Hollow Road. It is $300 for each meeting.

Discussed how Firemen’s Relief Assn. money was spent.

Discussed charges made to the Fire Dept. for fuel.

The question was asked if background checks on Fire Dept. personnel were being done.

Discussed if unspent money from the Fire Dept. budget should be put into other Township funds.

260 yds of Class 5 has been put on Wood Lake Rd., where little Class 5 was left.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO PAY CROOKED LAKE LIBRARY $100 PER MONTH FOR ELECTRICITY FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS. Motion carried.

Roger Olds, Pat Bennington and Rod Schloesser had a safety meeting and talked about safety on roads, lifting and chain saws etc.

Discussed the use of the Town Hall by the cribbage club.

A $1000 check received by Crooked Lake Township goes to the First Responders.

Discussed the 2009 Maintenance Expo. in St. Cloud on Oct. 7th and 8th.

The E.M.T.’s are planning 2 classes in the Crooked Lake Town Hall in Sept.

Discussed the Fire Dept. Mtg. and decisions made.

Discussed setting up a cleaning schedule for fire trucks.

New Town Hall keys have been distributed to various individuals with a list kept of those receiving keys.

The Clerk is to bill Beulah Township for their share of costs for clean up day.

Discussed equalization meetings. All five Supervisors have taken training to be eligible for equalization meetings.

Site evaluation has been received for the septic system for the Town Hall. Charges for the evaluation were $300.

Discussed that Social Security or P.E.R.A. or D.C.P. should probably be withheld for all Township employees including Supervisors, Treasurer and Clerk.

Discussed Remer area E.M.S. special taxing district. Fifty-one calls were made in

Crooked Lake Township. Crooked Lake Township is paying 44.213 % of the total cost and Thunder Lake Township 27.123%. Most of the cost for the whole district is paid for by Crooked Lake Township and Thunder Lake Township.

Discussed that other businesses and residents can use the bulk-mailing permit of Crooked Lake Township.

A citizen complained of excess speed by vehicles through Outing where speed limit signs are posted.

Remarks were made that the Town Hall looks great.

MOTION THYEN, 2ND WILLIAMS TO PAY WARRANTS 13248 THROUGH 13288 WITH WARRANT 13251 ALREADY PAID. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO ADJOURN AT 10:15 P.M. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk
Lloyd Thyen, Website

Sept. 10, 2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—Sept. 10, 2009

APPROVED MINUTES

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson, Gene Williams, Glen Mechelke & Sara Smith (deputy treasurer). Absent Janet Smith.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND THYEN TO APPROVE THE AUG. 13^TH MINUTES WITH THE ADDITION THAT GENE WILLIAMS WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE RECESSED MEETING HELD JULY 23, 2009. Motion carried.

Discussed the untimely manner that some of the Crooked Lake Township business is being handled.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $104,638.01.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND THYEN TO SEND THE TREASURER A COPY OF THE SEPT. 10^TH, 2009 AGENDA AND MINUTES THAT ADDRESS THE REQUEST OF THE TOWN BOARD MEMBERS TO THE TREASURER. Motion carried.

Discussed Smokey Hollow Road.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND THYEN TO REQUEST THE DEVELOPER OF NORTHERN LIGHTS TO PUT 4 INCHES OF CLASS 5 ON THE EXISTING SMOKEY HOLLOW ROADWAY. Motion carried.

Landecker is to be notified of the 4 inch gravel request.

The city of Emily does not feel that they are responsible for costs of the special meetings concerning Smokey Hollow Road.

Discussed the progress of the Town Hall building and grounds.

Anderson submitted the following rough estimate and costs for work on the Town Hall and grounds.

Dave Tutch Construction---$8,335.00
Lyle Gaines------------------- 4,400.00
Pro-Touch-------------------- 4,198.00
Electrical---------------------- 1,079.00
Two new entrance doors--- 500.00

Total--------------------------$18,512.00

Security Lighting---------------$1,800.00
Extra Lawn Sod----------------- 700.00
New Town Hall Sign----------- 800.00
Extra Labor---------------------- 1,600.00
Site design for septic system- 300.00
Lighting extra’s---------------- 600.00
Shrubs, perennials & mulch-- 531.00

Total-----------------------------$6,331.00

Septic System (mound system estimate)-------------$6,000.00

Blacktopping plus handicap ramp? 80+90+2 (approximate cost)--$8,768.00

TOTAL ROUGH ESTIMATE---------$39,611.00

Discussed lien wavers received from individuals working on Town Hall and grounds.

Discussed the parking lot.

Discussed rocks put in the Highway 6 right of way by Crooked Lake Township. Mn. D.O.T. Will send information as to the Township’s responsibility and various stipulations.

The sealed bids for the new septic system for the Town Hall were opened and were:

Outing Sand & Gravel--- $6,291.00 & $300 for wiring.

Cass Co Construction---$5,850.00 & electrical hook up $300 by Stefan Electric of Remer

Moritz Excavating---$4,950.00, electric work by Dave Olson Electric.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND WILLIAMS TO AWARD THE BID TO MORITZ EXCAVATING FOR $4950.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIVING A PERMIT FROM CASS COUNTY. Motion carried.

Discussed backhoe for the Township. Authorization given to look for a backhoe in the $20,00 to $25,000 range. Discussed that a loan for a backhoe is available at the bank or money could be used from the Equipment fund.

Electrical updates with the flagpole, signs and security lighting have been completed.

The rock retaining wall and landscaping with sod has been completed

Rockwork around the perimeter is in process

Final grade and seeding has been completed and the new Town Hall sign has been installed.

The septic system will be installed and the parking lot paved.

Trees and stumps have been removed on Royal Oaks turn around..

Ditching will be worked on Crooked Lake Township roads.

Ron Stiner is being reimbursed for $185 that he paid for a bulk mail fee for the Township.

Discussed dust coating in Crooked Lake Township.

No evidence was found that the Simonson Lumber truck caused damage to Crooked Lake Township equipment.

Discussed Mn. D.O.T. turning over certain sections of roads to Crooked Lake Township

Discussed that the Smokey Hollow Road plat shows 16 ½ feet of width. Crooked Lake Township can claim the full amount of roadway they have been maintaining. Region 5 erred in their recording of Crooked Lake Township roads.

Discussed beaver control.

Discussed Pinehurst Trail located in the Wood Lake vicinity. The Township has never taken over this road and therefore can do no maintenance on it.

Discussed humidity in the Town Hall basement.

A letter has been received from a resident on Eastburn Road giving the Township permission to cut trees interfering with Township maintenance.

Discussed disinfecting water in the water tank used by the Township.

Discussed a form letter to be sent to individuals putting various materials and objects in Township road right of ways.

Discussed milfoil in Washburn Lake.

Discussed the heating and cooling system in the Town Hall.

Discussed C.P.R. training in the Outing Town Hall on Saturday Sept. 19^th. The cost is $5. The 1^st class is 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. The 2^nd class is 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. Normal cost for this class is $25 to $30.

The District 11 Mtg. is Wed., Sept. 23^rd, at 7 P.M at Walker.

Association of Townships fall mtg. is Oct. 8^th, 8 A.M. to 1 P.M., at Bear Pause Theater in Hackensack.

A petition was received to vacate a road in the Woods Bay Road area.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO SET ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING OF ROAD VACATION FOR SEPT. 22 AT 5 P.M. IN THE CROOKED LAKE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

Discussed trimming trees on Plummer Point Road.

Discussed a problem of having the thermostat locked in the Town Hall so that it cannot be changed when it is necessary.

The Town Board questioned the paying of Township bills on time.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO PAY WARRANTS 13289—13333. Motion carried.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2^ND ANDERSON TO ADJOURN AT 10:07 P.M. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Website

Sept.22, 2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP

SPECIAL ROAD VACATION MTG.—Sept. 22, 2009

Approved Minutes

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson, Gene Williams & Glen Mechelke. Member absent: Lloyd Thyen.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

The Town Board examined all legal requirements for vacating a road.

A letter from Tom Borden, Township attorney, stated that he reviewed the documents prepared by Mr. Barnum, petition attorney, and they appeared to be in proper order.

The Board went to the road vacation site and examined the road to be vacated.

The Board asked Charles Barnum if proper easements were in place regarding concerned property owners. He stated that they were.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO MAKE RESOLUTION ORDER VACATING A PORTION OF A TOWN ROAD. (see attached). Voting: Anderson-yes, Schaumburg-yes, Williams-yes, Schloesser-yes. Resolution carried.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 6:30 P.M.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Website

Sept.28,2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—SPECIAL MTG.—Sept. 28, 2009

APPROVED MINUTES

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson, Gene Williams & Glen Mechelke.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Ken Larson, of Mn. Dot. District 3A, was present to discuss concerns of the Township with right of way of Highway 6.

Discussed platt of The Narrows.

Discussed the State giving back part of the right of way on Highway 6 in front of the Town Hall and Woods Bay Drive that the State does not need.

Ken Larson suggested that Crooked Lake Township send a letter to Bob Busch, district engineer, requesting that excess right of way in front of the Town Hall and on Woods Bay Drive be given back to Crooked Lake Township. A map and other information are to be included with the letter.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND THYEN FOR THE CLERK TO SEND A LETTER OF INTENT TO BOB BUSCH, DISTRICT ENGINEER OF MN. DOT. DIST. 3A. Unanimous yes. Motion carried

MOTION THYEN, 2^ND ANDERSON THAT THE TOWNSHIP APPLY FOR A PERMIT FROM MN. DOT. TO INSTALL FLAG POLE, SIGNS, LIGHTS, ROCK RETAINING WALL, SEPTIC SYSTEM AND ALL THE LANDSCAPING ON THE STATE RIGHT OF WAY. Voting, unanimous yes. Motion carried.

Discussed that the Township may have to sign a release for liability if large rocks remain on the State right of way.

Ken Larson gave verbal permission for the Township to install the septic system at this time.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND THYEN TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Website

Oct. 20, 2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP

RECESSED MEETING—Oct. 20, 2009

APPROVEDWITH THE CORRECTION THAT THE ROAD IN THE PLATT OF BLOODROOT TERRACE IS NAMED BLOODROOT COURT.

The meeting was called to order at 4:05 P.M.

Members present: Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson, Gene Williams & Glen Mechelke. Absent Dave Schaumburg.

Discussed the letter received by certified mail from Rebecca L. Harvey, Chief Underground Inspector Control Branch.

The letter stated that there were concerns as to floor drains in the Crooked Lake Township fire hall.

The Fire Hall was built in 2004 and all regulations were followed and approved.

Discussed that all oil changes and repairs of fire trucks are done at garages that have certified personal that do that type of work. Fire trucks are washed outside.

Ken LeVoir, who is knowledgeable in these types of installations, will be invited to attend the regular Nov. monthly meeting.

The Board departed to the road site that the developer had asked the Town Board to take over. The road is known as Bloodroot Court. The road has been dedicated to the public. The platt has been recoded at the Cass County Recorder as document A000542683.

There was concern that the back slope did not meet the specifications of Crooked Lake Township road specifications. Discussed if the road had to be built to County specifications. More class 5 than is required has been put on the road.

After much discussion the following motion was made:

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO ACCEPT THE ROAD BLOODWOOD COURT LOCATED IN THE PLAT OF BLOODROOT TERRANCE AS A TOWNSHIP ROAD. Voting: Anderson, yes—Schloesser, yes—Thyen, yes—Williams, abstained. Motion carried.

MOTION THYEN, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO REVIEW CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP ROAD SPECIFICATIONS. Voting: Schloesser, yes—Anderson, yes—Thyen, yes—Williams, no. Motion carried.

The Town Board members went to the Fire Hall to inspect the drainage system. It was restated that Kim LeVoir would be invited to the Nov. monthly meeting to give his input on the drainage situation in the Fire Hall.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 5:06 P.M.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Website

Nov. 12, 2009

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—Nov. 12, 2009

APPROVEDWITH THE DELETING OF THE STATEMENTS DISCUSSED CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE CLERK ASKED IF THE BOARD WANTED HIM TO CONTINUE VERIFING THAT CERTAIN ROADS IN CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP WERE BEING MAINTAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP IF HE WAS ASKED TO VERIFY.

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson, Gene Williams, Janet Smith & Glen Mechelke.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2^ND ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE OCT. 8, 2009 MONTHLY MTG. MINUTES WITH THE ADDITION THAT THE APPROVAL OF A FOAM SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE DEPT. WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $3000. Motion carried.

Discussed that Cass County is satisfied with the road in Bloodroot Terrace.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE THE OCT. 20^TH, 2009 RECESSED MTG. WITH THE CORRECTION THAT THE ROAD IN THE PLAT OF BLOODROOT TERRACE IS NAMED BLOODROOT COURT. Motion carried.

The Clerk was instructed to see that Bloodroot Court mileage is added to the Cass County list of Crooked Lake Township roads.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $57766.26.

Discussed that the C.D. for the siren fund should be listed separately.

Discussed the Fire Hall inventory that was received from the Fire Chief.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO PUT $125,000 ON INSURANCE ON THE FIRE HALL INVENTORY. Motion carried.

A Fire Dept. report, given by Brian Olds, in regard to charitable gambling involvement being considered by the Crooked Lake Fire Dept.

Discussed service on Fire Trucks, Fire Dept vehicle servicing, vendor qualifications and necessary registrations and permits.

A letter was received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stating that the Crooked Lake Fire Hall meets all regulations for waste disposal.

Discussed conflict of interest.

Discussed the stove repair outstanding bill.

Discussed the new list of signs needed for Crooked Lake Township roads. Thyen and Roger Olds will prepare the list.

Discussed Class 5 needed for 2011.

Discussed the backhoe for the Township. Price averages around $25.000 for the year and model being discussed.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND THYEN TO HIRE DALAS OF GRAND RAPIDS TO CHECK BACK HOE AND TAKE OIL SAMPLES OF BACK HOE IF THE TOWNSHIP FINDS ONE THEY ARE INTERESTED IN. Motion carried.

Reviewed present Crooked Lake Township road specifications. The board agreed specifications should be changed to 3 inch of Class 5 instead of 2 inch.

Discussed inter lake zoning which includes Washburn and Roosevelt Lakes. It was pointed out that a petition was circulated containing over 250 signatures of Crooked Lake Township people opposing the inclusion of Washburn Lake in the inter lake zoning survey.

Discussed setting up a fee schedule for any person or group submitting a resource protection district application, as it would be quite costly to process.

All work on the Town Hall and grounds has basically been completed and the project is still under budget.

The exercise class will no longer use the Town Hall.

Discussed bulk mailing permit of Crooked Lake Township.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND THYEN THAT ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO DO A BULK MAILING AND IS A RESIDENT OF CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP MUST FIRST GAIN TOWN BOARD APPROVAL (VOTE) ON MAILING AS WELL AS ITEM TO BE MAILED (PER-INSTANCE). Motion carried.

Discussed the sign located by Roosevelt Station that is used for various advertising. It appears to be on Highway 6 right of way. There is some question as to who owns it.

Received more complaints on magnesium chloride not working.

The Township needs to put away 10 to 20 thousand dollars for Class 5 in 2011.

Discussed the use of gambling funds from the Chamber of Commerce.

MOTION WILLIAMS, 2^ND ANDERSON AUTHORIZING SCHLOESSER TO SIGN THE LG555 GOVERNMENT APPROVAL ON ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR USE OF GAMBLING FUNDS SUBMITTED BY THE OUTING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Motion carried

Discussed that the Remer 6^th grade class has been named a 2009 National Blue Ribbon school.

Discussed a letter from a lawyer wanting to represent Crooked Lake Township.

Discussed painting picnic tables over winter.

Discussed insurance being carried on the Library building. The Clerk was instructed to cut it to $106,000 from $200,000. The Clerk was instructed to obtain the cost of insurance if deductible is raised on various buildings.

Discussed road easements for property next to Abe Lake.

The Clerk asked if the Board wanted him to continue verifying that certain roads in Crooked Lake Township were being maintained by the Township if he was asked to verify.

Beulah Township and Cass County have been billed for 3^rd quarter grading work. The money will be put in the equipment fund.

Discussed the work, comp and audit report needed for the end of each year.

No correspondence has been received from Mn. Dot. In regard to the Highway 6 right of way in front of the Town Hall.

Pat Bennington has applied of unemployment. Information has been requested from the Township in regard to the salary paid.

Don Anderson reported that he will be gone for a few months.

MOTION ANDERSON 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO PAY WARRANTS 13372-13410. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND ANDERSON TO ADJOURN. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:40 P.M.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Website

Dec. 10, 2009

Approved Minutes)

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—MONTHLY MTG.—Dec. 10, 2009

Members present: Dave Schaumburg, Lloyd Thyen, Rod Schloesser, Gene Williams, Glen Mechelke & Janet Smith. Absent: Don Anderson.

The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $187,621.49.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE THE NOV. 12, 2009 MONTHLY MINUTES WITH THE DELETING OF THE STATEMENTS DISCUSSED CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE CLERK ASKED IF THE BOARD WANTED HIM TO CONTINUE VERIFING THAT CERTAIN ROADS IN CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP WERE BEING MAINTAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP IF HE WAS ASKED TO VERIFY. Motion carried.

The Fire Chief gave a report including information on grants and radio equipment.

John Deer Nortrax, from Grand Rapids Mn., presented information on a John Deer 310T backhoe.

A Cass County Land Dept. representative presented information on a request for an easement across County land in the vicinity of Abe Lake.

A report was given on road signs that are needed on Crooked Lake Township roads. A total of 9 signs are needed, this would be 5 stop signs, 3 yield signs and 1 stop ahead sign.

Discussed gravel needs for 2011.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO PUT $20,000 IN A C.D. DEDICATED FOR CLASS 5 PURCHASE. After much discussion Schloesser withdrew his motion and Schaumburg withdrew his 2^nd.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG AUTHORIZING SCHLOESSER AND MECHELKE TO MEET WITH THE UNITY BANK REPRESENTATIVE TO DISCUSS TOWNSHIP C.D.’S NOW AT THE UNITY BANK. Motion carried.

Discussed the value of the old Township backhoe.

Plastic has been ordered and received for the crawl space under the Crooked Lake Town Hall.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG TO DONATE $1500 TO THE OUTING LIBRARY FOR COMPUTER TERMINALS AND ASSIST IN INTERNET ACCESS. The motion died for lack of a 2^nd.

The Library computer request will be put on next month’s agenda.

Discussed the Treasurer’s reports.

Picnic table painting for the Park is being done.

The kitchen stove issue in the Town Hall has been resolved.

Discussed heat being left on at 70 degrees in the Town Hall.

Discussed beaver dam on Roy J. McPherson property, parcel #12-502-0216, located in Roosevelt Lake Teddy Bear Acres. The Township needs permission to install a Clemson Leveler to manage water. McPherson’s address is 9094 St. Croix Trl., North Branch, Mn. 55056. He will be contacted to obtain permission to install a leveler on his property.

A safety meeting was held with Roger Olds and Dayton Paulson.

Discussed work comp report needed in Jan. 2010.

W2’s come out in early Jan. to use in the comp report.

The Abe Lake access request will be considered at the Jan. 2010 meeting.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO PAY WARRANTS 13411-13455. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND WILLIAMS TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Lloyd Thyen, Website