2008 Minutes

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The meeting was called to order and The Pledge of Allegiance was given.    Members present:  Rod Schloesser, Jean Prax, Dave Schaumberg, Janet Smith & Glen Mechelke.   MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAMBERG TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY MEETING.  Motion carried.    Discussed electricity for the Canister Station building.   Lighting has been installed for the sign at the Fire Hall.    Light has been installed over Outing Quick Response cabinets on the northeast corner in the Fire Hall.  Two drop cords have also been installed.  Outing Quick Response will cover the costs of installation.    Prices for upgrade of the Town Hall are being obtained.   The Treasurer's report showed a bank balance of $94,868.66.   MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT.  Motion carried.    Norm Moody and Jerry Leyman, of Cass County, appeared in regard to Crooked Lake Township's interest in the County land located north of town and west of town.  The property on Highway 6 is now valued at $3,000 per acre.   MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO PURCHASE AN AIR COMPRESSOR FROM NORTHERN TOOL AND EQUIPMENT.  Motion carried.    MOTION SCHAUMBERG, 2ND SCHLOESSER:   BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZE THE OUTING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO DO PULL TABS, BINGO AND MEAT RAFFLE AT THE VILLAGE INN IN OUTING, MN.  Motion carried.    Discussed requests from various organizations requesting donations, including: Minnesota Benefits Assn., Lakes Area Dive Team, Family Safe Network, Cass Co. E.D.C., Northland Area Family Center, Cass Co. Historical Society.      Schloesser reported that Rolf Halstensen had talked to him and Rolf felt Crooked Lake Township had $25,000 of the Fire Hall payment money that was unaccounted for.  Schloesser contacted Unity Bank and Crooked Lake Township's records are correct.   Discussed group life insurance.   Discussed Cass County Sheriff's calls in Crooked Lake Township.   Discussed dual fuel for the Crooked Lake Town Hall.  Discussed that the Audit Mtg. will be held Feb. 25th at 6 p.m. in the Crooked Lake Town Hall.    Discussed Fire Dept wells.   Discussed the Township credit cards. Arrangements have been made so that the bill would be received in time to make payment on time.       Work Comp. report has been sent to the insurance company.    New cab cards have been received for trucks.    The Outing Library will be receiving bills directly from Crow Wing Power for electricity used at the Library.    Minimum road request, for 2008, will be $135,477.  Last year's amount was $112,000.    Board of Review (Equalization Meeting) will be held April 25th at 12 noon in the Crooked Lake Town Hall.     The Town Board will receive a request to vacate a road at the March regular meeting.   Discussed cart way for property north of Town.     MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO PAY WARRANTS #12505--12537.  Motion carried.     MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO ADJOURN.  Motion carried.

                                                   Glen Mechelke, Clerk

                                                    Jean Prax, Supervisor 

March 11, 2008 Annual Town Meeting

APPROVED

The clerk called the Meeting to order.    The Pledge of Allegiance was given.    Judy Abts was appointed moderator.    Minutes of the March 13th, 2007 Annual Meeting were read.     MOTION JACK SCHULLER, 2ND WES CARLSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. Motion carred.     The Treasurer's report was given. Total ending balance of all funds was $121,862.43. MOTION PATSY BERNHJELM, 2ND PAUL BOBLETT TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT. Motion carried. MOTION ROLF HALSTENSEN, 2ND DORIS SHARP TO WAIVE READING OF CHECKS WRITTEN AND RECEIVED BY THE TREASURER. Motion carried.     Hauling of Class 5 was completed on Longwood Point Road, Coontail Drive, Plummer's Point Road, Parsonage Lane and Parsonage Drive. New culverts were placed and ditching was done on some roads. Class 5 has been prepared for spring road maintenance. Class 5 will be put on Andrus Lake Road in 2008. Anyone wishing to have dust control done thie year must notify the Town Board by May 15th. The cost will be approximately $1890.00 per mile for an 18-foot wide width.     The Fire report was given. The Fire Dept. made 21 calls, five of which were fire calls. The Jaws of Life was used by the Fire Dept. The rescue vehicle has been equipped with a full line of equipment. Five people have retired from the Fire Dept, one new member has joined and more are needed. The Crooked Lake Fire Dept., Emily Fire Dept. and the 50 Lakes Fire Dept. are planning joint training. A major replacement fund is established for the Fire Dept.     The Outing Quick Response Team responded to 47 EMS-911 medical calls. This represents an increase of 57% in call volume vs. 2006. The Outing Quick Response Team has 10 members, 6 of which are EMT's and 4 First Responders. There are plans of the Outing Quick Response Team to go to the new narrow band radio system. Members of Outing Quick Response will be reimbursed $10 for each call in 2008.     The Building Supervisor reported that the final four large windows on the north end of the Town Hall have been replaced. The two east auxiliary exit doors were also replaced. 200-amp service was installed for the Outing Volunteer Library.     Fire Hall lighting has been updated along with a new sign. It was reported that there are several items that continue to need attention. The Township hall is in great need of new siding and flooring needs to be replaced. The interior walls need to be brightened and upgraded. The septic system needs to be brought up to code. Dave Schaumburg, building supervisor, reported he had estimates that varied by $10,000, for the outside of the Town Hall depending on what materials were used. He attempted to get input from the people in attendance as to their feeling as to how much money should be put into the old Town Hall. People felt that they should have better information before making a decision.       Discussed recommendations for levies by the Town Board. The Board felt that as long as there was no longer a need to request money for the Fire and Emergency Bldg. Fund of $56,000 they would recommend a $50,000 request for the Contingency Fund. This would amount to a $6,000 lesser amount. According to information the Town Board had, money could be transferred from the Contingency Fund to any fund in trouble. Discussed recessing the Annual Mtg. to a later date when more information was available. MOTION ROGER RICHTER, 2ND JACK SCHULLER TO TABLE THE LEVY RECOMMENDATION UNTIL A LATER DATE. The motion was voted on. Moderator declared the no vote carried. A show of hands was requested. The Moderator declared the no vote carried. Motion failed.     MOTION BILL KORMAN, 2ND WES CARLSON TO SET THE LEVIES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TOWN BOARD WITH THE EXCEPTION OF $50,000 FOR THE CONTINGENCY FUND. GENERAL REVENUE TO BE $82,800, ROAD AND BRIDGE TO BE $136,000 AND FIRE DEPT. $39,200 FOR A TOTAL OF $258,000. Motion carried.      An individual pointed out that the Outing Volunteer Library had a lot of use and he felt that the Town Board should pick up the utility costs. MOTION GREG HOSCH, 2ND LYNDA HALSTENSEN THAT THE TOWNSHIP SHOULD PAY FOR THE UTILITIES IN THE OUTING VOLUNTEER LIBRARY. Discussion was held and another idea was suggested. The vote was called for on the motion. The motion failed. MOTION GREG HOSCH, 2ND LYNDA HALSTENSEN THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD RENT THE LIBRARY BUILDING TO THE LIBRARY FOR $1.00 A YEAR AND THE TOWNSHIP WILL ASSUME THE UTILITY BILLS AND MAINTAIN THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES THE LIBRARY FOR 1 YEAR. Motion carried. Discussed the possibility of placing wells around Crooked Lake Township that would supply water for fire fighting. Cost of wells would be $8,500 to $9,000 per well. Discussed requests from various organizations for funding including Mn. Benefits Assn, Lakes Area Dive Team, Family Safety Network, Cass Co. E.D.C., Northland Area Family Center, Cass Co. Historical Society. The audience showed now interest in funding any of them.       MOTION BILL KORMAN, 2ND WES CARLSON TO SET NEXT YEARS ANNUAL MTG. FOR 7 PM IN THE CROOKED LAKE TOWN HALL. Motion carried. MOTION BILL KORMAN, 2ND PATSY BERNHJELM TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

                    Glen Mechelke, Clerk

                     Jean Prax, Supervisor

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The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.        Members present: Rod Schloesser, Jean Prax, John Leuthard, Dave Schuamburg, Janet Smith, and Glen Mechelke.            MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE APRIL MONTHLY MINUTES. Motion carried.          The Treasurer's report was given and showed a bank balance of $94,822.09. MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT. Motion carried.             Discussed bingo in Luscher's Park. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND LEUTHARD TO ALLOW THE OUTING CHAMBER TO CONDUCT BINGO IN LUSCHER'S PARK. Motion carried.          Discussed clean up day for Spring of 2008.         Discussed the acoustics in the Town Hall. John Leuthard will investigate this.         Lighting for sign has been completed and extension installed at the Fire Station.       The EMT's submitted a check for $646.25 for their share of electric wiring done at the Fire Station.       The Board of Equalization is April 25th at 12 noon at the Town Hall.     Short Course is being held April 3rd at the Sawmill in Grand Rapids. Meet at 7:15 at the Town Hall to share rides.     Discussed the amount of money needed to meet expenses from Jan. 1st until new money is recieved 5 months later.     Discussed correspondence recieved by the Township.     Discussed roads ending in lakes that would be inspected by the Town Board. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND LEUTHARD TO SET UP ROAD INSPECTION FOR APRIL 11TH AND LEAVE THE TOWN HALL AT 8 AM. Motion carried.     Discussed annual inspection for Township buildings and grounds. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND PRAX TO SET MAY 19TH AS THE DATE FOR THE TOWNSHIP TO INSPECT BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. MEET AT TOWN HALL AT 8 AM. Motion carried.        A letter from Grace Schuler was discussed. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND LEUTHARD TO RAISE THE MODERATORS COMPENSATION TO $25.00 FOR THE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING. Motion carried.           A petition was recieved from Steve Baker requesting that the Crooked Lake Town Board establish a cart way into part of Government Lot 6 Sec. 17-139-26. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBURG FOR THE CLERK TO NOTIFY TOM BORDEN, THE TOWNSHIP LAWYER, OF THE PETITION AND PROVIDE HIM WITH THE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM STEVE BAKER. Motion carried. Condition of the Crooked Lake Town Hall was discussed. The suggestion was made that the Township should hire and outside appraiser to inspect the condition of the Town Hall and make recommendations.MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND LEUTHARD TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE OF 4 PERSONS TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO WHAT STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO UPGRADE THE TOWN HALL. THEY ARE TO HIRE AN OUTSDIE INSPECTOR AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $500 TO ASSESS THE TOWN HALL'S CONDITION. Motion carried. The committee appointed is Bob Matherne, Gene Williams, Dave Schaumburg, and John Leuthard.The Town Board was presented with a petition to vacate part of Birch Drive located in the Platt of Birch Bay on Washburn Lake. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND PRAX: whereas, the the town board of Crooked Lake Township, Cass County, Minnesota was presented a petition at its regular meeting on the 13th day of March, 2008 requesting the vacation of a road; Whereas, the petition contained a description of the portion to be vacated, the names of the owners over which the road passes, and the point of the beginning, general course, and termination of the proposed road; Whereas Minn. Stat 164.07, subd. 2 requires the town board to make an order describing as nearly as pracitcable the road to be vacated, describing several tracts of land through which the road passes, and fixing a time and a place when and where the town board will meet and act upon the petition; Now, therefore, it is hereby ordered that: 1. The road proposed to be vacated is described as: All that part of Birch Drive located in the Platt of Birch Bay on Washburn Lake located between the northerly right of way of Birch Ridge and the southerly right of way of Birch Court.  2.  The several tracts of land through which the road passes and their owners:   Scott Morgen- Lots 16 & 17 Birch Bay on Washburn Lake.        Glen & Pat Mechelke- Blcok 3 First Addition to Birch Bay on Washubrn Lake.                  The Crooked Lake Town Boad will conduct a hearing at 8:15 AM on the 11th day of April 2008 at road site to examine the road, recieve public comment, consider the proposed action, and act on the petition. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION PRAX, 2ND LEUTHARD TO PAY WARRANTS 1253B-12568. Motion carried. MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBRG TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

                             Glen Mechelke, Clerk

                             Jean Prax, Supervisor

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The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.   Members present:  Rod Schloesser, Jean Prax, John Leuthard, Dave Schaumberg, Don Anderson, Glenn Mechelke, & Sara Smith.   MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO APPROVE THE MARCH 2008 MONTHLY MINUTES.  Motion carried.  The Treasurer's report showed a bank balance of $85,986.81.  Discussed itemizing claims.  MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT.  Motion carried.  Discussed the date for clean up day.   Discussed Township finances.  Discussed other income received by the Township.  The committee will investigate this in coming weeks.   Discussed meetings on the Town Hall building.  Gold Key inspected the Town Hall as to suggested upkeep and needed repairs.  Floor joist damage is a big concern for the Town Hall. Gold Key reported that the Town Hall is sound.  Discussed a full size basement under the Town Hall.  Discussed moving the building onto a new slab.  Many ideas can be reviewed.  Discussed the septic system for the Town Hall.  Discussed getting more inspections on the Town Hall.   MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND PRAX TO AUTHORIZING THE TOWN HALL COMMITTEE TO SPEND UP TO 41500 FOR FURTHER INSPECTIONS.  Motion carried.  A new member of the Town Hall committee is Lloyd Thyen.   Discussed problems with heavy snow.  The last snowfall was a challenge.   MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE DEPT. TO HAVE BEER SALES AT THE EVENTS ON JULY 5TH AND JULY 26TH.  Motion carried.    The Fire Dept. reported on recent fires in the Township.  Discussed training exercises for the Fire Dept.   Discussed snowplowing policies that were discussed at the short course in Grand Rapids.  Discussed road restrictions policy.  Discussed County black top roads in downtown Outing.  The Township needs new tax forms for the sales tax.   MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND PRAX AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO WRITE A LETTER REMOVING MICHELLE KEMPER FROM BANK CARD SIGNATURES.  Motion carried.   MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND ANDERSON TO WRITE A LETTER TO CASS COUNTY INDICATING THE TOWNSHIP INTENT TO PURCHASE 10,000 YDS. OF CLASS 5 FROM THE NEW PIT TO BE ESTABLISHED IN BEULAH TOWNSHIP.  Motion carried.    Discussed air compressor to be sold.   Discussed legal questions for the Township library.   John Sumption will attend the next Board Mtg. in May.  The Clerk is to publish this in the newspaper.   MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND LEUTHARD WHEREAS, The Town Board received a Petition from David F. Harrington and Kristine Kolar, "petitioners" requesting the establishment of a cart way pursuant to Minn. Stat. 164.08, Subd. 2; and, Whereas, the Petitioners are required to pay all costs associated with the establishment of a cart way, including, but not limited to, compensation to the owners, whose property is made subject to the cart way, the Town's attorneys' fees, administrative costs, surveying costs, if needed, and such other professional costs deemed necessary by the Town Board in the proceeding; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 164.08, Subd. 2, the Town Board may, by resolution require the Petitioners to post bond or other security acceptable to the Board for the total estimated damages before the Town Board takes action on the Petition; and WHEREAS, the total amount of such costs which estimated to be $20,000; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Crooked Lake that, the Petitioners must post a bond or other security expressly approved by the Town Board, in the amount of $20,000 with the Town Board before it will take any further action on the Petition.  Dated this 10th day of April 2008.  Motion Carried.   Motion Leuthard, 2nd, Prax, WHEREAS, The Town Board has received a Petition for the establishment of a cart way.  A copy of the Petition is attached to and made a part of this Order.  The Petitioners seek to establish a cart way pursuant to Minn. Stat. 164.08, Subd. 2.  It is hereby ordered pursuannt to Minn. Stat. 164.07 and 164.08 that:   1.  A hearing upon the attached cart way Petition will be held at the Town Hall in the Town of Crooked Lake on the 15th day of May, 2008 at 10 o'clock a.m. and  2.  The Petitioners shall cause personal service of the Order and Cartway Petition to be made upon each owner and occupant of land over or adjacent to which the proposed cart way would pass and upon ead person whose land would be reasonably expected to be affected by the establishment of the proposed cart way; and   3.  Post a copy of this order and the Cart way petition at the Town's posting places, all pursuant to the requirements of the Statute and submit to the Town at or before the hearing, an affadavit that such service and posting has been accomplished; and      4.  All persons who wish to be heard on any of the issues involving the Cart way should appear at the hearing and be prepared to offer or present any testimony, evidence, opinions or views that they may have.    Affected land owners are hereby notified pursuant to Minn. Stat. 164.07, Subd. 2, that they are entitled to judicial review if the Cart way is established but that to do so they must follow all procedures set forth in Minn. Stat. 164.07, Subd. 7, including but not limited to serving and filing notice of appeal within forty (40) days after filing of the award of damages and within ten (10) days after filing of the award of damages if the wish to dalay the opening or construction of the Cart way, together with an approved bond of not less than $250.  Dated the 10th day of April 2008.  Motion carried.    MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND LEUTHARD TO APPROVED LAND EXCHANGE IN SEC. 2 AND SEC. 11 IN CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP AS PROPOSED BY THE CASS COUNTY LAND DEPT.   Motion carried.   MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND LEUTHARD TO PAY WARRANTS 12569-12598. N Motion carried.   MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO ADJOURN.   Motion carried.

                                      Glenn Mechelke,  Clerk

                                      Jean Prax, Supervisor

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The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.   Members present:  Rod Schloesser, Don Anderson, Dave Schaumberg, Janet Smith & Glenn Mechelke.   MOTION SCHAUMBERG, 2ND ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE FEB. MONTHLY MTG. MINUTES.  Motion carried.    The Treasurer's report showed a bank balance of $89,492.49.   MOTION SCHAUMBERG, 2ND ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT.  Motion carried.    John Sumption of Cass County Environmental Services discussed septic systems and environmental issues.  Cass County septic systems are now inspected by private inspectors, with almost 100% of them being inspected.  Money from a trust fund is available for sewer studies and updates.       There is a meeting scheduled in Backus at 1p.m. on June 13th, 2008 concerning roads ending in lakes.    MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR THE WASHBURN GROUP, FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE AT THE SHADBERRY IN OUTING. Motion carried.     The President of the Outing Chamber of Commerce presented information to the Town Board regarding use of gambling funds.  The Board feels that Outing residents have to give their approval of money expenditures of gambling funds, which are being paid for by the Township, from money donated to the Township by the Outing Chamber of Commerce.  A special meeting will be set up to discuss this situation.   Clean Up Day for Crooked Lake Township will be Saturday June 14th from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Canister Station location.  Summer Canister hours start Memorial weekend.    John Leuthard presented information showing that Crooked Lake Township had received all the money requested from the County for the last 3 years.    Lona McDonald gave a quote for cleaning the Fire Hall office, meeting room and both bath rooms for $30 each visit and also clean the Town Hall bathrooms twice per month for an additional $20 per visit.   MOTION SCHAUMBERG, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO HIRE LONA MCDONALD TO CLEAN THE FIRE HALL TWICE PER MONTH AND ALSO CLEAN THE BATHROOM IN THE TOWN HALL TWICE PER MONTH FOR AN ADDITIONAL $20 PER VISIT.  Motion carried.   The Township has received a request to use the shelter in the park on July 20th, 2008.  There will be approximately 100 people there.   Discussed surplus money in the Siren Fund.   Township road inspections have been completed.   Discussed the fence behind Owls and Things with the owner.  The fence is obstructing view of  oncoming traffic at the intersection.   A safety meeting was held with Dayton Paulson and Roger Olds.  Snowplwing was very diificult with the last 3 spring snows in April.  With the road thawed the Class 5 was being pushed to the side of the road.   The snowplowing policy should be amended.   MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHLOESSER THAT ANY TIME PLOWABLE SNOW OCCURS, AFTER ROAD TOPS HAVE THAWED, THE GRADER WILL BE THE ONLY MACHINE USED TO REMOVE SNOW.  THIS WILL SAVE THE ROAD TOPS CLASS 5 FROM BEING PLOWED INTO THE DITCHES.  Motion carried.   The cost of road spraying will run approximately 71 1/2 cents per gal. versus 51 1/2 cents last year.  The cost will figure out at approximately $475 per quarter mile.   Discussed adequate insurance for the Fireman's Dance, where beer is being served.   MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHLOESSER THAT ONE HALF MILLION INSURANCE POLICY IS ADEQUATE.  Motion carried.  MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHLOESSER THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PAY FOR THE SATELLITES AT THE FIREMANS DANCE.  Motion carried.   MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE THE LAND SALE OF A PORTION OF THE SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 4 CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP.  Motion carried.   Discussed the Township's interest in the County land located north of Outing and south of Gene William's property.   Tom Borden, Township Attorney, will attend the Harrington Cartway petition, to be held May 15, 2008 at the Crooked Lake Town Hall at 10 a.m.  MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO AHVE TOM BORDEN SPEAK AT OUR NEXT TOWN BOARD MONTHLY MTG.   Motion carried.   MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO ELECT ROD SCHLOESSER CHAIRMAN FOR THE COMING YEAR.  Motion carried.  MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND ANDERSON TO ELECT DAVE SHAUMBERG VICE CHAIRMAN FOR THE COMING YEAR.  Motion carried.   MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO ELECT JEAN PRAX SUPERVISOR OF THE CANISTER STATION AND TOWN HALL FOR THE COMING YEAR.  Motion carried.  MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO ELECT DON ANDERSON SUPERVISOR OF ROADS FOR THE COMING YEAR.  Motion carried.  MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBERG TO ELECT JOHN LEUTHARD WEED INSPECTOR FOR THE COMING YEAR.  Motion carried.     Discussed the letter from Kenneth Cardinal, P.O. Box 151, Fifty Lakes, MN 56338, regarding the Township's approval for snowmobiles to use right of ways and Township roads in Crooked Lake Township.  The request did not appear to cover all roads and right of ways being used.  The Clerk is write a letter to get a more complete explanation.    Discussed levies recommended at the Annual Mtg.   The Fire Dept. Relief Assn Mtg. will be held Tuesday, May 13th at 6 p.m.   The certificate to obtain title for the 1/2 ton pickup has been received from the United Sate Governm,ent.   Filing dates for the fall elections will be Sug. 26th through Sept. 9th.   Discussed insurance for the Library contents.   Outing Quick Response reported total cas asset of $11,872.89.  The Outing Quick Response Annual picnic will be held July 20th at Bob Dahlsgaard's home.   MOTION SCHAUMBERG, 2ND ANDERSON TO PAY WARRANTS 12599-12639.  Motion carried.   MOTION SCHAUMBERG, 2ND ANDERSON TO ADJOURN.  Motion carried.   

                                      Glenn Mechelke, Clerk

                                       Jean Prax, Supervisor

APPROVED 

Members present: Rod Schloesser, Jean Prax, John Leuthard, Dave Schaumburg, Don Anderson, Janet Smith & Glen Mechelke.    The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.    MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED LEVY INCREASE.  Motion carried.   Discussed various options on proposed projects to upgrade the interior of the Town Hall.  Discussed improvements needed to upgrade the outside of the Town Hall.  MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND A $67,200 LEVY INCREASE TO UPGRADE THE OUTSIDE OF THE TOWN HALL IF VOTERS FELT IT SHOULD BE UPGRADED.   Motion carried.    MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO RECOMMEND A TOTAL OF $283,679 IN LEVIES TO FUND NEEDED REVENUE EXCLUDING THE EXTERIOR OF THE TOWN HALL.   Motion carried.   MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND LEUTHARD TO UPGRADE THE INTERIOR OF THE TOWN HALL.   Motion carried.      Two quotes were received from carpenters to do necessary carpenter work on the inside of the Town Hall. One of the quotes was incomplete.    MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO GO WITH THE CARPENTER THAT HAD THE COMPLETE QUOTE OF $3,248.00 FOR THE INSIDE CARPENTER WORK REQUIRED IN THE TOWN HALL.  Motion carried.     Two quotes were received for electrical work inside of the Town Hall, which included dual fuel, and sheet metal work.   MOTION SCHUAMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO GO WITH THE LOWEST QUOTE OF $4,335.00 FROM KNOX ELECTRIC AND CROSS LAKE SHEET METAL.   Motion carried.    Two quotes were received for carpeting and vinyl.   MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO GO WITH THOROUGHBRED CARPET AS THEY CAME UP AND LOOKED AT THE PROJECT BEFORE QUOTING A PRICE OF $9,523.33.   Motion carried.    MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND LEUTHARD TO SPEND UP TO $2000 FOR NEW COUNTER TOPS.   Motion carried.    MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND LEUTHARD TO HAVE A PLUMBER INSTALL A SMALL WATER HEATER AND OTHER PLUMBING WORK NOT TO EXCEED $450.   Motion carried.   Two quotes were received for sheet rock inside the Town Hall.  One quote was incomplete.   MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND LEUTHARD TO ACCEPT QUOTE OF $5,425.00.   Motion carried.  Discussed duel fuel.    Discussed money from Clean up Day.  Discussed steel collected at Clean up Day.   Discussed Kirkeby Point development plat.    Gothman liability insurance has been received.   Discussed contents of the Library.      MOTION SCHUAMBURG, 2ND LEUTHARD TO INSURE THE LIBRARY CONTENTS FOR $290 PER YEAR WHICH IS $100,000 OF COVERAGE. Motion carried.  Discussed information on disbursement for the current month getting out before the Board has a chance to review. MOTION PRAX, 2ND LEUTHARD TO ADJOURN.   Motion carried.    

                                      Glen Mechelke,   Clerk

                                        Jean Prax, Supervisor   

July 10, 2008 regular meeting

Members present: Rod Schloesser, Jean Prax, John Leuthard, Dave Schaumburg, Don Anderson, Janet Smith,  and Glen Mechelke.   The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.   Minutes of the June 12th Mtg. were discussed.  The Mtg. was June 12th not June 13th as was indicated in the minutes.  MOTION PRAX, 2d ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE JUNE 12TH MINUTES WITH THE ADDITION THAT THE BOARD HAD AGREED TO FUND THE CHAMBER FIREWORKS BEFORE MONEY WAS RECEIVED FROM THE CHAMBER.  Motion carried.   Discussed the recessed meeting of June 19th.  The estimate of upgrading the outside of the Town Hall should read $67,300 not $67,200.  MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d PRAX TO APPROVE THE JUNE 19TH MTG. MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION.  Motion carried.   Discussed surveyor Landecker's question as to what the Township wanted in the proposed cart way survey on the Kronert property.   Discussed the cart way hearing held on June 17th, 2008.  MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d PRAX TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES.   Motion carried.   The Treasurer's report  showed a bank balance of $77,175.58.  MOTION PRAX, 2d LEUTHARD TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT.  Motion carried.    Discussed  Township insurance.  The Township had voted to stay with the Minnesota Assn. of Township insurance.   Discussed the Fireman's dance.   Discussed hazardous waste day to be held on Monday, July 21st from 1-5 pm at the Crooked Lake Town Hall on Highway 6.    Discussed getting quotes form several services to handle materials collected on clean up day.  MOTION ANDERSON, 2d LEUTHARD TO GET QUOTES FROM SEVERAL COMPANIES TO HANDLE MATERIALS COLLECTED ON CLEAN UP DAY.  Motion carried.   Discussed needed levies to provide funding for operation of Crooked Lake Township.  Discussed the quote of $2,995 for a sound system in the Town hall.   Discussed roads ending in lakes inspection to be held on July 14th and 15th.   Schaumburg pointed out that Cindy Miller had made the motion to authorize a $40,000 levy to upgrade the exterior of the Town Hall.  This was 2nd by Grace Schuller.   A 30 ft. dock for Lawrence Lake is being delivered by the D.N.R. Five yards of rock is needed to fill a blowhole before dock is put in.  Land O'Lakes Marine will pay for half of this.   Discussed drainage in to Roosevelt Lake from the Outing gas station area.   Discussed sewage update for the Outing downtown area.   Brushing of roads and cutting of over hanging limbs is being done.   Discussed sending out notices for quotes on Township roads that class 5 will be applied in the near future.  MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d PRAX TO SEND OUT INFORMATION TO INTERESTED BUILDERS FOR QUOTES AS THE JOB WOULD BE LESS THAN $20,000.  Motion carried.   Discussed the possibility of an increased deposit for the use of the Town Hall.  The Board decided to leave the present deposit of $50 still in effect.      Discussed the need for new chairs for the Town Hall.    The meeting was recessed for 10 minutes for the Board and residents attending the Meeting to inspect the progress being made at the Town Hall.   The Meeting reconvened.    MOTION LEUTHARD, 2d ANDERSON TO ORDER 50 NEW CHAIRS FOR $1,199.50.  Motion carried.   Discussed the possibility of a dishwasher being needed in the Town Hall.    Discussed that Crooked Lake Township should have substitute employees available that have been trained in case they are needed.   MOTION LEUTHARD, 2d SCHAUMBURG TO HIRE A TEMPORARY PART TIME EMPLOYEE TO BE TRAINED AS A GRADER OPERATOR ETC.   Motion carried.    Schloesser reported that he had received a call from Terri of Landecker Survey Co. regarding the cart way across the Krohnert property.  He asked them to locate a road through the Krohnert property that would be the shortest, least expensive, easiest and least destructive to the environment.    Rod Schloesser received a phone call from Geo. Pepek, Mayor of Emily, in regard to the use of Smokey Hollow road for the new development.  He told Geo. Pepek to attend the Aug. 10th Town Board Mtg.    The Clerk was questioned if he had sent a letter to Pfaff's in regard to the fence in back of Owls and Things.   Discussed that Town Board information is not available to residents until it is official business.   Magnesium chloride installers will be asked to come back to redo several areas and apply in one area that was neglected.   The Short Course is being held in Grand Rapids on August 1st.   Discussed excess money from the Siren System account.  The suggestion was made that when the present CD matures that the money be turned over to the Township to be used for upkeep and repair of the sirens.   MOTION ANDERSON, 2d SCHAUMBURG AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO SEND A LETTER TO THE OUTING CHAMBER SUGGESTING WHEN THE PRESENT CD MATURES THAT THE MONEY BE TURNED OVER TO THE TOWNSHIP TO BE USED FOR UPKEEP AND REPAIR OF SIRENS.  Motion carried.   The Clerk was instructed to obtain $12,000 insurance for eash of the two sirens. Discussed election judges.   MOTION PRAX, 2d SCHAUMBURG AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO SET UP ELECTION JUDGES, WHICH INCLUDES TRAINING.  Motion carried.     Discussed $40,000 levy authorized by the residents at the special meeting held June 30, 2008.   MOTION ANDERSON, 2d SCHAUMBURG TO PUT $40,000 LEVY MONEY IN THE REVENUE FUND.  Motion carried.   The Clerk gave information on the election schedule:  Aug 12th the last day for published notice.  Aug 15th the last day for posted notice.   Aug 21st first day of filing for office.   Sep 10th last day of filing for office.    Mileage reimbursement is now 58.5 cents.     Beulah Township will be voting by mail in the future.    Discussed liquor license approval.  It is necessary for all new applicants that have not had a previous license approved by the Township to present it to the Town Board at a Town Board Mtg.    A past resolution allowed people renewing their liquor license, for an establishment that had no problems, to obtain the necessary Town Board signatures without appearing before the Town Board.   MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d LEUTHARD TO ALLOW PEOPLE RECEIVING THEIR LIQUOR LICENSE FOR AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT HAS NO PROBLEMS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY TOWN BOARD SIGNATURES WITHOUT APPEARING BEFORE THE TOWN BOARD.   Motion carried.    Discussed the Outing Quick response report.    Discussed letters received by the Town Board Chairman.   MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2d LEUTHARD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO SEND IN AN APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ADVENTURE.  Motion carried.    The Clerk was instructed to obtain more information on the simple pack-recycling program.   Discussed the bill from Dustcoating Inc. regarding applying chloride on Township roads.   The agreed price was .715 cents per gal, through the Cass County contract with Dustcoating.  Dustcoating billed the Township .85 cents per gal.  The Clerk was instructed to write a letter objecting to the .85 cents charge.   Discussed the electric bill for the Library.  MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND SCHAUMBURG DIRECTING THE CLERK TO SEND A LETTER TO CAROL PIERCE ATTACHING A COPY OF THE ELECTRIC BILL FOR JUNE ADVISING HER THAT THE TOWNSHIP PASSED A RESOLUTION THAT THE TOWNSHIP WOULD PAY THE LIBRARY $50 PER MONTH TOWARD THE ELECTRIC BILL. THE ENCLOSED BILL TO PAID BY THE LIBRARY.   Motion carried.   The Clerk read a letter from Tom Borden regarding the Harrington cartway.  The Clerk also read copies of letters Borden received in regard to the cart way from Tom Pearson, Kronherts attorney, and a letter from Tom Borden to Steve Baker, Harringtons attorney.    MOTION PRAX, 2d LEUTHARD TO PAY WARRANTS #112673-12702.  Motion carried.    MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO ADJOURN.  Motion carried.  

                                    Glenn Mechelke,   Clerk

                                     Jean Prax,   Supervisor

REGULAR MONTHLY MTG August 14, 2008

The Mtg. was called to order.

Members present: Rod Schloesser, John Leuthard, Dave Schaumburg, Don Anderson, Janet Smith and Glen Mechelke.  Absent: Jean Prax.

Minutes of the July 10^th, 2008 were corrected to read Township filing for offices closes on Sep 9^th not on Sep 10^th.  MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND ANDERSON TO ACCEPT THE JULY 10^TH MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION.  Motion carried.

The Treasurer reported a bank balance of $101,214.06.

George Pepek, Mayor of Emily, presented information on the new proposed Northern Lights development.  Smokey Hollow Road, located in Crooked Lake Township, was discussed.

Discussed Town Hall rental. People in the audience gave suggestions.  More discussion will be had at the next Town Board mtg.

A landowner has approved a turn around on the end of Eastburn Road.  MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND ANDERSON TO ESTABLISH A TURN AROUND ON THE END OF EASTBURN ROAD.  Motion carried.

Outing Sand and Gravel delivered rock for blowhole in Lawrence Lake at Luscher’s Park.

A new dock has been delivered to Lawrence Lake by the D.N.R.

A group that had asked to use Luscher’s Park for a reunion occupied the Town Hall on 7/20/08 previous to completion.  Damage was done and supplies were missing.

Discussed roads ending in lakes.

Brushwork has been done on many Township roads.  Township employees have repaired bad spots in roads.  Class 5 has been applied to Smokey Hollow Road and Sheridan Woods Lane.  Andrus Road is now being worked on.  A culvert has been completed on Woods Bay Road by Bob Dahlsgaard for erosion control.

A quote has been received for roof vents on the Town Hall.

Roger Olds will be attending Fall Maintenance Expo on Oct. 1^st and 2^nd.

The fence on Pfaff’s property behind Owls and Things has been cut down to eliminate vision restriction, as of Aug. 8^th, 2008.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND LEUTHARD TO ADOPT THE REVISED CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP SNOWPLOWING POLICY DATED AUG. 14^TH, 2008.  Motion carried.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO INSTALL ANCHOR TIE DOWNS IN THE TOWN HALL BASEMENT AND TO INSULATE WALLS.  Motion carried.

Discussed a letter from Gerald Eidensshirk in regard to the entry to their property at 0215 Sunset Hill Road.  Roger Olds looked at the problem and suggested that the homeowner put in a 4 inch 20 ft. long pipe and cover with dirt.  The drive way will be level with the road.  This is not the Townships responsibility.  The Clerk is to write a letter to the homeowner.

Rod Schloesser talked to Tom Borden in regard to the Nelson cart way request that has been going on for many months.  There is no time limit involved.  Borden suggested that the Township require a bond before continuing.

A call was received from Darrel Wegshield ( 651-503-8414).  He will be on the agenda at the Sep 11^th Town Board Mtg.

Ten yds of Class 5 has been placed in Luscher’s Park.  The Township will be required to pay tax on it.  The Clerk is to handle this.

The Clerk is to write a letter to John Sumption requesting more information on roads ending in lakes that could not be identified.

RALALA was unaware of the Townships policy regarding consumption of liquor at the Town Hall.

Discussed semi monthly meetings.

Discussed people infringing on Township road right of ways.

A suggestion was made that Eastburn Road should be marked with a dead end sign.

The Township has several items to sell including an air compressor, a trailer and a dock.

The Clerk is to post a notice that the Township is accepting offers on surplus property.

MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2^ND LEUTHARD TO HAVE TWO MEETINGS PER MONTH.  TONIGHT'S MTG. WILL BE RECESSED UNTIL AUG. 28^TH AT 7 P.M.

Motion carried.

The Mtg. was recessed for 15 minutes in order for the Clerk to be involved in the Harrington cart way discussion, between both parties, as some of Mechelke’s property is involved in the requested cart way.

The recessed Mtg. was called to order.

Two parties involved in the Harrington cart way request agreed to come back with a revised cart way route at the Aug. 28^th recessed mtg.  Both parties and Don Anderson, Dave Schaumburg and Glen Mechelke will meet to review the revised cart way route tomorrow morning (Aug. 15^th) at 8 A.M.

Discussed a letter from Kent Sulem, of Minnesota Assn. of Townships,. Regarding procedures to be used that involve the Township’s Treasurer’s responsibilities and procedures.

Discussed L.P. Gas pre pay.

The license bureau representative, at Remer, felt there was no need for a license on the ½ ton pickup recently purchased, as it was listed under the Fire Dept.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING ELECTION JUDGES: LU WILLIAMS, DORIS SHARP, PATSY BERNHJELM, JUDY MATHERN, MARLIES BRINKMAN, MEGAN BARANKO, PAT SCHLOESSER AND GLEN MECHELKE.  Motion carried.

MOTION LEUTHARD, 2^ND ANDERSON TO INCREASE ELECTION JUDGE PAY TO $12.50 PER HOUR.  Motion carried.

The Township has a $312.96 credit with Northern Star L.P. Gas Co.

New cab cards for trucks are being distributed.

$24,000 insurance has been put on the new fire sirens at a cost of $67.

Discussed trees blown onto Township roads.

Discussed the high fence on Steve and Bonnie Just’s property that restricts view of traffic on the Township road.  The Clerk is to send a letter requesting that the height of the fence be lowered.

 MOTION LEUTHARD, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO PAY WARRANTS #17721-17783.  Motion carried.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND LEUTHARD TO INCREASE PART TIME GROUND WORK EMPLOYEES PAY 50 CENTS PER HOUR AND Roger Old’s salary 3% retroactive to July 1^st, 2008.

Discussed use of Township credit cards.

Discussed gas credit card left at the Outing gas station.  It does not work at times.  The Clerk will pick up the card and investigate the reason.

MOTION ANDERSON, 2^ND LEUTHARD TO RE- SCHEDULE THE JANUARY 8^TH, 2009 MONTHLY MTG. TO JANUARY 2^ND, 2009 AT 7 P.M.  Motion carried.

MOTION LEUTHARD, 2^ND SCHAUMBURG TO RECESS THE MEETING UNTIL TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY, WHICH WILL BE AUGUST 28^TH, AT 7 P.M. AT THE CROOKED LAKE TOWN HALL.  Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

APPROVED

Aug 28, 2008 - recessed meeting

The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. Members present: Rod Schloesser, John Leuthard, Dave Schaumburg, Don Anderson, and Glen Mechelke. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE AUG. 14th 2008 REGULAR MTG. MINUTES. Motion carried. There was no treasurer's report. Harringtion cart way discussion was held. No agreement has been reached concerning the new proposed route suggested by the Kronerts. Kronert's layer stated that they planned to ask the Town Board to rescind the resolution establishing through the Bear Paw property. Harrington stated that the present status would not allow a cart way that would cross Dagget Brook. He stated that he had an agreement with one of the landowners involved to accept the appraiser's value of damages caused by the cart way that would also cross the Kronert property. The Board felt that they would not take any further action until the Township lawyer, Tom Borden, was present. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND ANDERSON TO POST PONE ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE HARRINGTON CART WAY UNTIL OUR NEXT BOARD MEETING ON SEPT. 11TH AT WHICH TIME WE WILL HAVE TOM BORDEN, OUR ATTORNEY, PRESENT. Motion carried. The clerk was instructed to contact Tom Borden. There was a lengthy discussion as how to handle the use of the Town Hall for various events. Out side input had been obtained and also comments from people in attendance at the meeting. Input ranged from no charges at all to small feels. Discussions were held to which organizations would pay no fee at all. Discussed cleaning fees and who should pay for them. Discussed having someone in charge of arrangement to use the Town Hall, which would include opening the Town Hall and checking the hall before it was used and also checking and closing the Hall after it was used. Discussed if there would be any suggestions as to who might be interested in the job. Leuthard reported that he had asked Cenex to fill the L.P. tank. He told them we were not interested in a contract for next year.  MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE A PRE-PAYMENT FORM THAT HAD BEEN PREPARED INSTRUCTING THE TREASURER TO PAY BILLS IMMEDIATELY WHEN RECEIVED. Motion carried. Discussed late payments of checks. Discussed that the Deputy Treasurer was unaware that she should ahve attended the Aug. 28th recessed mtg. as the Treasurer would not be present. The spraying has been completed in the Town Hall crawl space for mold. Tie Down straps are being installed under the Town Hall. Foam Company will be contacted for foaming rim joists and blocks in the crawl space of the Town Hall. An electric plenum heater has been installed. Knox electric is installing the off peak system for the furnace as well as the air conditioning unit. Knox Electric questioned if it was wise to put air conditioning on dual fuel. Discussed keeping air conditioning at 78 degrees in the Town Hall in the summer time. Plummer Point road has a tree hanging over the road. Discussed EMS special taxing district report. Roads are continuing to be brushed. Crushing of gravel at the Beluah pit has been completed. New air turbines have been installed at the Town Hall. A rock barrier has been installed around the new dry hydrant at Luscher's Park. Discussed a pressure washer for the Maintenance building. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND LEUTHARD TO PURCHASE A PRESSURE WASHER NOT TO EXCEED $500. Motion carried. The Canal Street vacation on Wood Lake has finally been recorded by Cass County. B.P. has been requested to raise our charge limit from $1800 to $3000. The District 11 meeting is being held September 24th at 7 pm in Aitkin. Discussed public water supply. Discussed location of culvert on Peninsula Road. Resident wants culvert to be located to the lowest part of the road as run off is affecting a new building that he is erecting. The Clerk is to contact two parties it would effect to reach an agreement as to the location of a culvert. The Clerk will attempt to set up an agreed upon time and date to meet. Discussed the fence on Just's property located by the telephone company building. Just's have a permit for the fence. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO ERECT ANOTHER STOP SIGN AT THE JUNCTION OF THE ROADS. Motion carried. Discussed requesting John Sumpton to attend the Sept. 11th Town Board Meeting. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $445 TO STEVE HEIM CONSTRUCTION. Motion carried. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $1017.22 TO BP. Motion carried. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Jean Prax, Supervisor

APPROVED

Crooked Lake Township Monthly Meeting- September 11th, 2008. Members present: Rod Schloesser, Jean Prax, John Leuthard, Dave Schaumburg, Don Anderson, Janet Smith, and Glen Mechelke. The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE AUG. 28, 2008 RECESSED MEETING MINUTES. Motion carried. The Treasurers report showed a bank balance of $84,615.13. Darrel Wegscheid gave a report on surface water in Outing and waste water concerns. Michael Jungbauer provided info on grant money available for various waste water and sewage disposal projects. Loan money available would be at a maximum of 4%. Harrington cart way was discussed. Additional info was received on the day of the Monthly Mtg. from the law firm of Gannello, Qualley, and Pearson, Pllc. Schloesser stated that the Town Board did not request Tom Borden, The Township attorney, to attend the metting to see if a previous motion on the Harrington meeting could be rescinded as stated in the letter received from Kronert's attorney. Tom Borden reviewed what progressed since the petition had been received from Harrington. Borden stated that the Town Board could act on the petition with the info they had. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND PRAX TO ADOPT ALTERNATE ROUTE A IN THE CART WAY ALTERNATE SKETCH PROVIDED BY LANDECKER AND ASSOCIATES INC. Voting yes: Leuthard, Schaumburg, Anderson, Prax, Schloesser. Motion passed. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND LEUTHARD TO AUTHORIZE BORDEN TO PROCEED WITH THE PETITION BY ARRANGING FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROAD AND OBTAINING AN APPRAISER FOR DAMAGES. Motion passed. Discussed cost of  Harrington hearing at regular town Board Meeting. Harrington agreed to pay a % of the cost of the meeting. Kronert's attorney complained they did not have a full opportunity to address all issues. Discussed Road and Bridge CD to be used for road and graveling purposes. Discussed the DNR plan to close various areas to all motorized travel. One of the areas would be west of Dagget Brook. Discussed grants for ATV trails. Discussed putting up 20 mile per hour signs for ATVS on Township roads. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND PRAX TO AUTHORIZE PLACING OF 20 MPH ATV SIGNS ON TOWNSHIP ROADS. Motion passed. The Outing volunteer library now has a certificate of incorporation. Charter #2963601-2. Charter formed under 317A. Discussed Town Hall rentals. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND SCHAUMBURG REGARDING RENTAL OF THE TOWN HALL: THERE IS LITTLE DOUBT THE TOWN HALL NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND OR INSPECTED AFTER EACH USAGE. IF WE LEAVE THE CLEANING UP TO THE GROUP THAT RENTS THE HALL IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ENFORCE STANDARDS. SO IT IS MY RECOMMENDATION THAT ALL CLEANING AND REPAIRS OF THE TOWN HALL ARE DONE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE RESPONSIBLE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR. PRIVATE GROUPS WILL BE CHARGED A $100.00 DEPOSIT AND WILL HAVE TO PAY THE CLEANING BILL, 2 HOURS MINIMUM. THE DEPOSIT WOULD BE REFUNDABLE IF NO DAMAGE OR ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NECESSARY. PREFERRED USERS INCLUDING THE SENIORS LIONS, LAKE ASSOCIATIONS, AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WOULD BE CHARGED $20 PER TIME USAGE. THE PREFERRED USERS WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE ONLY FOR PICKING UP, CLEANING THE KITCHEN IS USED AND PUTTING THE CHAIRS AND TABLES BACK THE WAY THEY FOUND THEM. THE FEE WOULD BE PAYABLE AT A DROP BOX OR TO WHOMEVER LETS THEM INTO THE BUILDING FOR THEIR MEETINGS. IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS AND DAMAGE OCCURS THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE SENT A BILL FOR ANY AND ALL ADDITIONAL CHARGES. CONTINUES ABUSES OR FAILURE TO PAY THEIR BILLS WILL RESULT IN RESCINDING THEIR PREFERRED USER STATUS AND THEY WILL HAVE TO PAY PRIVATE GROUP RATES. Voting: Leuthard- yes, Prax-no, Schaumburg- no, Schlosser- no, Anderson- yes. Motion failed. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND PRAX TO CLEAN THE TOWN HALL ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR PREFERRED GROUPS, NO FEE. IF PROBLEMS OCCUR THE PRIVATE FEE COULD BE CHARGED. Voting: Leuthard- no, Prax- yes, Schloesser- yes, Anderson- no, Schaumburg- yes. Motion passed. Anderson provided info on gravel pits and the number of yards of class 5 going on roads. Discussed the request of private parties to sue(?) the park for private gatherings. Discussed canister costs and the possibility of hiring other haulers. One hauler is willing to come and talk to the the Town Board. Discussed tipping fees haluers are required to pay. Strapping the Town Hall foundation has been started. The foaming of block wil be done in the future. Another dehumidifier is needed. There is a water problem in the Town Hall basement. Grading should correct the problem. Recommendation was made that a door be cut in the full basement of the Town Hall to access the crawl space under the Town Hall. Gutters or the drain is plugged on the Town Hall Roof. Discussed coat racks. About 10 Township roads have been brushed this summer. Brushing will continue next year. The Townships own crew is doing the brushing. Clemson levelers on Lewis Lake have been removed and cleaned and put back in place. A cul-de-sac has been completed at the end of Eastburn Rd. Crushing of class 5 at the new Beulah pit has been completed. Approximately 14,000 tons for Crooked Lake Township. Discussed a helicopter landing pad for down town Outing. Discussed a speaker system for the Town Hall. Discussed Northern Lights development in Emily. The district 11 meeting will be held on Sep 24th in Aitkin. Discussed billing Beulah Township for fire protection and clean up day. Township minutes on the Internet are draft only minutes are approved at the next Township meeting. Discussed telephone lines the Township is paying for. Sales tax for Township use of class 5gravel on non Township roads has been set  up. Discussed that if the Treasurer is not going to be at a meeting the Treasurer should arrange for the deputy Treasurer to attend. Discussed Debit cards. Discussed additional stop signs in down town Outing. Discussed parking on private property in Down town outing. Discussed parking on Township road right of ways.  MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO PAY WARRANTS 12784-12832. Motion passed. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND PRAX TO RECESS MEETING UNTIL SEPTEMBER 25th at 7 PM IN THE CROOKED LAKE TOWN HALL. Motion passed.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Jean Prax, Supervisor

APPROVED

Crooked Lake Township-Recessed Meeting- Sep 25, 2008

The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. Members present: Rod Schloesser, Jean Prax, Dave Schaumburg, Don Anderson, Janet Smith, Glen Mechelke. MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 11th 2008 MTG. Motion carried. There was no treasurers report. Gary Axtell, candidate for Cass County Commissioner, introduced himself and explained his reason for running for County Commissioner for our district. Discussed clean water and managing surface and storm water in Outing. Discussed meeting with individuals affected by moving culvert 11 on Peninsula Road, near Del Erickson's property. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THAT MEETING. Motion carried. Discussed the District 11 Mtg. and the conversation with Reno Wells and Dave Frickie. Discussed stop sign to be installed at the junction of Edith Street and Minnesota street in downtown Outing. The sign has been ordered. Discussed reflection required on the signs. A major discussion was held on Township signs. Future regulations and regulations now in effect will be very costly. Discussed grader rates. Cass County is still charging $75 per hour. The Township has been charging the same rate as the County. The County expects to raise their rates in the near future. Rock available in the new gravel pit was discussed. The Township will obtain rock for around the Fire and Town Halls. Some rock will also be stock piled for future use. Discussed Class 5 that the Township still owns in the old gravel pit. Strapping the Town Hall foundation has been completed. Electrical for Town Hall duel fuel and plenum heat range testing has been completed. The grade away from the Town Hall will be completed before winter. Foam for the crawl space in the Town Hall will be done around Oct. 2ND. Peninsula Road was inspected for Class 5. Several spots need more Class 5. Crow Wing Power Co. will be meeting with the Town Board members to try to come up with a power pole relocation that will allow culvert 11 on Peninsula Road to be installed in the the lowest part of the road. Discussed the state building code. Landecker has prepared a surveyed route for the cart way to Dave Harrington's property. Tom Borden will arrange for an appraiser to establish damages. The state auditor has not approved the crooked lake township report to them. Gene Default of Minnesota Assn. of Townships suggested that the state auditor be contacted again and if problems still existed to contact him. Insurance premium from Minnesota Assn. of Townships will have to be broken down to charge various funds their portion of costs. Ballots for Crooked Lake Townships portion of voting on the Nov. 4th election have been approved. Discussed brushing and tree trimming on Plummer Point Road. MOTION PRAX, 2ND ANDERSON TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Jean Prax, Supervisor

APPROVED

November 13, 2008 regular meeting.

Members present: Rod Schloesser, Jean Prax, John Leuthard, Dave Schaumburg, Don Anderson, Janet Smith, and Glen Mechelke.

The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 9TH, 2008 MTG MINUTES WITH THE ADDITIONAL INFO THAT 438 YDS OF CLASS 5 WAS PUT ON TOWNSHIP ROADS. Motion carried. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE OCT 31ST SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES WITH THE ADDITIONAL INFO THAT TROY ATWATER STATED THAT LEONARD LOKEN WOULD TAKE ALL THE WOOD THE BOARD AGREED. Motion carried. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND PRAX TO APPROVE THE BOARD OF CANVASS MTG. MINUTES HELD NOVEMBER 10TH 2008. Motion carried. The Treasurers report showed a bank balance of $6805.96. Discussed the Minnesota Assn. of Townships news article concerning the fire dept. procedures. Discussed donations to the Fire Dept. Discussed Fire Dept. spending. Discussed setting up special funds for the Fire Dept. Beulah Township is to be billed $550 for their charge for Fire Dept. coverage in Beulah Township. Discussed work sheets for Township employees. Discussed hours being scheduled for Township employees. Discussed that schedule would not work when snowplowing was required of Township roads. Hours suggested were 7 to 3:30. Discussed Harrington cart way deposit of $20,000. Discussed the Treasurers request for salary increase of $75 to $100 per month. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND LEUTHARD TO PURCHASE A RADIATOR FOR THE BACKHOE. Motion carried.

Don Anderson gave the following report:

1. Worked over bad spots on the Township roads with Class Five. 2. Stockpiled 3/4 minus rock from pit and also placed rock on the entire south side of the fire dept building. 3. Stockpiled Class 5 at the maintenance building for spring work on roads as needed. 4. Re done the grounds by canister station and maintenance building before winter sets in. 5. 867 total yards have been hauled and placed on roads and some stockpiled from Beulah pit this fall. 6. Prepared all the snowplowing equipment for upcoming winter. Its all ready for first snowfalls. 7. A new radiator has been installed in the backhoe. 8. We must start looking for a backhoe replacement. I have contacted Nortrax to help out in a search for a good used or new piece of equipment. 9. I would again like to recommend to the board the first three roads that need Class 5 in the spring 2009 be Fehrs Road, Lois Lane, and Eastburn Road. I hope that we get the quotes out in April prior to the dust control applications which are done at the end of May. We know hauling cannot commence until road weight restrictions have been lifted on or about mid May. Timing of this matter is extremely important as not to cause any delays in roadwork. 10. I suggest the printing quotes and other projects done at the homes of supervisors should have a reimbursement for printer ink once or twice per year if needed. Instead of having to drive to town to use the township printer to make copies for other supervisors and/or the Clerk. 11. Regulatory signs? Are we to tally up a complete list of our township signs for upcoming new regulations on reflective signs? If so, we should have Roger Olds start on this project right away.  

MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND LEUTHARD TO GET QUOTES ON THE ROADS THE TOWNSHIP PLANS TO GRAVEL NEXT SPRING. Motion carried. Discussed speed limit signs for Smokey Hollow Road. Discussed need for another trained driver for snowplowing trucks. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND LEUTHARD TO RESCIND MY PREVIOUS MOTION TO HAVE JAN. 2009 BOARD MTG. CHANGE TO JAN 2. 2009 BACK TO THE REGULAR MEETING DATE OF JAN. 8, 2009. I AM RESCINDING BECAUSE OF THE INCOMING OFFICERS WHICH WOULD REQUIRE TWO MEETINGS IN JAN. INSTEAD OF ONE AND THIS DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. Motion carried. Discussed comments made in the RALALA newsletter by Carol Pierce of the Outing Library. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO WRITE A LETTER TO CAROL PIERCE REQUESTING HER TO STATE IN HER NEXT NEWSLETTER JUST WHAT CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP IS CONTRIBUTING TO THE LIBRARY SUCH AS BUILDING INSURANCE, BOOK INSURANCE, CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE ELECTRIC BILL, ETC. Motion carried. A protective tamper proof cover for the Town Hall thermostat has been ordered. The Town Hall needs coat hooks or a rolling rack. The dock has been removed from Lawrence Lake. Schaumburg is finalizing numbers with Resourceful Bag and Tag as well as Township cost for the Canister Station. Discussed excess money in the siren account that is now in CD held by the Chamber of Commerce. A letter should be sent to Roger Knode, president of the Chamber of Commerce, to resolve who will be responsible for excess funds and how they will be used. MOTION ANDERSON, 2ND SCHAUMBURG THAT THE TOWNSHIP CREATE A SEPARATE ACCOUNT EARMARKED FOR THE SIREN EARLY WARNING FUND FOR EQUIPMENT REPAIRS OR MORE NEW EQUIPMENT OF THIS MANNER AND THE EXISTING FUNDS BE RETURNED TO THE TOWNSHIP FROM A CD HELD BY THE OUTING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Motion carried. Discussed the Crooked Lake Township web site. Schloesser gave a report on the telephone set up in the Township Buildings. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND PRAX TO HAVE A SEPARATE TELEPHONE LINE INSTALLED IN THE TOWN HALL. Motion carried. Discussed a pipe bomb in a washing machine left of South Lawrence Lake Rd. Discussed roads ending in lakes. Discussed considering installing 8-inch wells for the Fire Dept in remote areas of the Township. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND ANDERSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1-2008, WHICH READS AS FOLLOWS: Whereas, THE LAST federal and State Road Sign program was about twenty years ago, Whereas many of those signs either are no longer in place or will not meet the new sign reflectivity standards that have been mandated to occur over the next few years and whereas, Crooked Lake Township, Cass County, State of Minnesota would agree to participate in a similar Road Sign Program in collaboration with County of Cass if offered by the State or Federal government, and Therefore be it resolved Crooked Lake Township, Cass County, State of Minnesota hereby requests Cass County, State of Minnesota to work with the Township in acquiring State and Federal funding assistance to replace those traffic signs and meet the new mandated reflectivity standards set forth by those jurisdictions. Adopted this 13th day of November, 2008. By the Town Board. Supervisor, Rod Schloesser- votes yes. Supervisor, Dave Schaumburg-votes yes. Supervisor Don Anderson- votes yes. Supervisor Jean Prax- votes yes. Supervisor John Leuthard- votes yes. Attest: Glen Mechelke, Town Clerk. Motion carried. Discussed amount of money in CD accounts. Discussed Berry Road. It is not a Township Road. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND PRAX TO PAY WARRANTS 12877-12923. Motion carried. MOTION PRAX, 2ND LEUTHARD TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Jean Prax, Supervisor

APPROVED

Members present: Don Anderson, Dave Schaumburg, Jean Prax, Rod Schloesser, and Glen Mechelke.

The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. The board reviewed the election results provided by Cass County. Gene Williams with 234 votes was the winner of seat 2 for a four year term. Lloyd Thyen with 237 votes was the winner of seat 4 for a four year term. Glen Mechelke with 323 votes was the winner for the Clerks position for a four year term. MOTION PRAX, 2ND ANDERSON TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Jean Prax, Supervisor

APPROVED

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. Members present: Rod Schloesser, Jean Prax, John Leuthard, Dave Schaumburg, Janet Smith, and Glen Mechelke. Don Anderson absent. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND PRAX TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 13TH, 2008 MINUTES. Motion carried. The treasurers report showed a bank balance of $115,529.26. The last payment of the Fire Hall has been made. Marilyn Merkins gave a report on the possibility of holding yoga classes in the Town Hall. She hopes to have 5 or 6 people sign up for each of two proposed exercise classes. Town Hall rent was discussed. The Schullers reported that the senior citizens were also working on some type of exercise classes. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND PRAX TO ALLOW TRIAL FOR YOGA CLASSES. Motion carried. Information was presented by Dennis Neill regarding Northern Lakes Development in the city of Emily and Smokey Hollow Road located in Crooked Lake Township. Discussed a letter of June 16th, 2008 written by Tom Borden to the city of Emily in regard to Smokey Hollow Road, located in Crooked Lake Township. Discussed the pay of Fire Dept expenses. Discussed setting up a separate account to be used by the Fire Dept for misc. expenses. Motion Schaumburg to set up a committee to study Fire Dept funds. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussed expenditures by the Fire Dept over $500. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND PRAX AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPT. TO SPEND UP TO $2200 FOR FIRE DEPT HELMETS. Motion carried. Fire Dept elections of officers was discussed. MOTION PRAX, 2ND LEUTHARD TO APPROVE FIRE DEPT. ELECTIONS. Motion carried. Discussed clips on the Fire Hall for snow accumulation purposes. Mor investigation will be completed to decide how to handle the clips failure. Discussed the Canister Station. Discussed the Township web site. Discussed recommendations to improve financial reporting in the Township. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2ND SCHAUMBURG TO ENGAGE SARA, OUR ASSISTANT TREASURER, TO PREPARE A MONTHLY BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT FOR TOWNSHIP BASED ON THE LEVY APPROVED IN THE TOWN BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30TH. I WILL WORK WITH HER TO GET HER STARTED OR ANSWER QUESTIONS SHE MAY HAVE DURING THE PROCESS. AFTER REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, SARA CAN THEN INPUT THAT BUDGET INTO THE CTAS APPLICATION. ONCE INPUT A MONTHLY REPORT COULD BE RUN COMPARING ACTUAL TO BUDGET. SARA WOULD HAVE TO KEEP TRACK OF HER TIME AND WILL BE PAID THE HOURLY WAGE OF $12.50 PER HOUR FOR HER EFFORTS. ALSO DURING THIS PROCESS WE WOULD NEED SOME INVOLVEMENT FROM JANET AND WOULD EXPECT EXTRA PAY FOR JANET AS WELL FOR ANY HOURS SHE NEEDS TO DEDICATE TO THIS EFFORT. Motion carried. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND LEUTHARD TO INSTALL A DOOR IN THE NORTH END OF THE TOWN HALL CRAWL SPACE TO ACCESS CRAWL SPACE FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $225. Motion carried. Discussed damage to the stove top by a party using the Town Hall. Repair cost will be $330.03. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND LEUTHARD TO BILL THE PARTY USING THE TOWN HALL , WHEN THE STOVE TOP WAS DAMAGED FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED TO FIX THE TOP. Motion carried. Schaumburg presented information from Resourceful Bag and Tag regarding various costs for bags and tags. Schaumburg inquired if the Town Hall web site information was up to date. A switch and lights have been installed in the Crawl space of the Town Halll. Siren Fund Money, now held by the Chamber of Commerce, will be put in a special fund in the Crooked Lake Township account. Letters from Carol Pierce and Ed Evans regarding Library issues were discussed. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND LEUTHARD AUTHORIZING TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN CURRENT HEALTH CARDS. Motion carried. Road sign inventory is being worked on by Roger Olds. One well at the Town Hall site has not been properly sealed. MOTION SCHAUMBURG, 2ND PRAX AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO NOTIFY LAMBERT WATER WELLS TO PROPERLY SEAL THE EXTRA WELL AT THE TOWN HALL. Motion carried. Skid shoes of the grader snowplow are being repaired. Cooperative purchasing agreements has been completed. Harrington Cart Way hearing will be held Jan. 20th, 2009 at the Town Hall at 10 A.M. to determine damages. MOTION LEUTHARD, 2nd PRAX TO PAY WARRANTS #12924-12975. Motion carried. MOTION PRAX, 2nd SCHAUMBURG TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke-Clerk

Jean Prax-Supervisor