2006 Minutes - Crooked Lake Township, Minnesota

Jan. 12, 2006

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CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP-REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.-January 12, 2006

Members present: Halstensen, Richters, Switzer, Kemper, Prax, Smith & Mechelke. The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION KEMPER, 2ND SWITZER TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE DEC. 8TH MEETING WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS: Kemper had not received a copy of the proposed Fire Dept. budget for 2007 but had now received it. Jim Foss stated that he had pointed out the oath that Town Board members had taken and wanted that statement added to the minutes. He stated: I am reminding the Board members about the oath of office they signed saying that they would represent the citizens of Crooked Lake Township and not their own agenda or self interests. All voted yes to approve the minutes except Halstensen. She stated she would not approve them so she abstained. Motion carried.

The Treasurer reported a bank balance of$120,534.68.

MOTION SWITZER, 2ND PRAX TO PAY WARRANTS #11539-11581. Motion carried. Chairperson read a letter received from Fire Chief Rolf Halstensen. A copy of the 2007 Fire budget was received from the Fire Department.

Discussed the amount of time put in by Town Board members. The Board felt that it was a good idea for every Board member to keep track of all extra time that they spent on

Town Board business that was being submitted.

Discussed the Appeals Court decision on the downtown road situation. The Chairman reported a petition had been received to alter a roadway in the downtown road situation. The Chairman read copies of a series of letters received uom Tom Borden in regard to proceedings in the downtown road situation. A final letter and or fax contained the answer to the Chairman's inquiry as to what happens next. Tom Borden's final sentence was "let me know if you have any further questions". The letter was dated Jan. 12,2006 and was read to Town Board members and persons attending the meeting. The suggestion was made that we set up a meeting with Tom Borden as soon as possible. MOTION KEMPER, 2ND SWITZER THAT THE TOWN BOARD MEET WITH OUR LEGAL COUNCIL, TOM BORDEN, IN A CLOSED MTG. IF LEGAL, AT HIS EARLIEST CONVEINIENCE CONCERNING THE PF AFF LITIGATION. Voting: 5 yes. Motion carried.

The Board decided to wait until the Feb. 9th regular Town Board meeting to act on the petition received from Pfaffs.

Chairperson reported that a phone call had been received from a fisherman stating that the access on Roosevelt Lake, next to Jim Foss property, was obstructed. Chairperson had checked it out and that was not the case.

Barry Knox has fixed the electrical problem at the flagpole and pointed out other electrical problems that the Township has.

A plumber has not been contacted in regard to hot water running into bathroom stools. MOTION SWITZER, 2ND PRAX AUTHERIZING HALSTENSEN TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM OF TOO MUCH HOT WATER RUNNING INTO BATHROOM STOOLS. Motion carried.

Richters reported that the pump is running too much at the Town Hall

Discussed that it was necessary for Dayton to clean up the Town Hall before they were able to use it on the day that they rented it.

Discussed how to handle the two checks Halstensen has received for the rent of the Town Hall from Dayton Paulson. It was suggested that she deposit the checks and that Dayton should bill the Township for the time he spent cleaning the Town Hall.

Halstensen reported that the mileage rate for next year is 44.5 cents per mile.

Cass County Development has requested a $1000 donation from Crooked Lake Township.

Chairperson read a letter from Rolf Halstensen requesting copies of all warrants pertaining to the Clerk's compensation salary and reimbursements for years 2004 and 2005. Also requested was documentation of hours worked, authorization of the Board etc. Requested, also, were copies of the invoice presented to the Town Board by Gothman excavating at the Dec. 2005 Meeting. The Town Board tabled action on the requests until it could determine which, if any, was not public information. Chairman stated that the Town Board could ask why this information was requested. It was pointed out that all these warrants had been authorized by the Town Board for payment. Discussed a letter from Charles Barnum, which included a petition to establish a cartway. The petition was from Barry Nelson and Cindy Nelson. The Board tabled the petition until the Feb. Town Board meeting.

Discussed a letter from Paul Boblett in regard to the closed meeting held by the Town Board on Sept. 8th, 2005. He had requested notes taken at that Meeting and Tom Borden authorized the Clerk to give him copies.

At 9:10 PM the Meeting was recessed for 10 minutes. The Meeting resumed at 9:20PM. Switzer reported that Roger Olds had been out sanding and plowing roads and had been working on various projects.

Prax reported that the web site is up and running. The web site is www.crookedlake.govoffice2.com

Discussed procedure to handle checks to Fire Dept funds.

Richters reported that there had been a problem with calculation in regard to payments to the bank for the Fire Hall. The Township will save money with the problem straightened out.

Discussed the unsigned Gothman check.

Discussed error in the 2004 levy for the Fire Dept. The Township had received over $20,000 because of it. Citizens will be asked at the Annual Meeting how they feel it should be used.

MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND HALSTENSEN THAT THE BOARD DIRECT THE TREASURER TO OPEN A NEW SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT THE UNITY BANK AND TRANSFER THE 2005 EXCESS LEVY IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,500 TO THAT ACCOUNT. $20,750 IS TO BE TRAMSFERED FROM THE FIRE FUND AMD $1750 FROM THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND. THESE FUNDS ARE TO BE RECORDED AS EXCESS LEVY UNDER INVESTMENTS UNTIL THE CITIZENS DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH THESE FUNDS. Motion carried.

MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND SWITZER THAT THE CITIZENS OF CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH THE EXCESS LEVY IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,500 AT THE ANNUAL MEETING ON MARCH 14, 2006. SUGGESTIONS WOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REDUCE THE 2007 LEVY BY

$22,500, REDUCE THE PRINCIPLE ON THE EMMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING LOAN BY $22,500 OR USE THE $22,500 TO PURCHASE CLASS 5 FOR OUR CLASS 5 ROAD PROJECT. Motion carried

MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND PRAX THAT THE BOARD AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER TO TRANSFER $14,544.01 FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FUND IN ORDER TO BRING THAT BALANCE TO ZERO AND THAT THE BOARD DISCONTINUE USING PLANNING COMMISSION FUNDS. Voting: Richters-yes, Kemper-no, Prax-no, Halstensen-no, Switzer-no. Motion failed.

MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND PRAX THAT WE AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER TO PURCHASE A ONE YEAR $30,000 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND AND RECORD THE C.D. AS A CONTINGENCY FUND INVESTMENT. Voting: Richters-yes, Switzer-yes, Halstensen-yes, Prax-no, Kemperno. Motion carried.

Discussed that the Fire Hall interest payment was not correct. Richters had met with the bank personal. Interest calculation is now on tract. Savings will amount to approximately $1500.

Discussed new account numbers to be used in future budgets.

Discussed schedule to make Township systems work.

Discussed makeup of Visioning Session members.

Kemper reported that she had contacted Dunbars Septic .and Propane Company about last months warrants.

Kemper reported that she has had many townspeople stop in questioning the adjournment and recess of the December regular monthly meeting. She stated that we need some clarification about Township buildings and whom Township employees should answer to. She further stated that she felt Township Supervisors should be in charge of all Township buildings. Kemper contacted Dennis Weirke about the amount due from Sunset Hill Road participants for calcium chloride application-payment of$1399 was received. Switzer has been contacted about the balance of $249 owed by participants on the Longwood Point Road for calcium chloride application. Kemper discussed minutes of last months meeting regarding the shutdown of the business located on the comer of Highway 6 and Cass County 48.

The Clerk reported on election rules that the Township must follow including deadline date, filing notices, Annual Meeting notices etc.

Discussed petition to vacate Canal Street. The Clerk was instructed to handle ongoing meetings, publications etc. necessary before the scheduled hearing date.

Discussed that Blue Ballot printing would be handled by the printer that had attorney authorization to print the ballot in correct form.

The Clerk reported that a campaign manual must be given to all persons filing for Township positions.

Discussed election judges for the Annual Township election to be held in March. Reported that the Crooked Lake polling place must remain at the Crooked Lake Town Hall, as there is not enough time to change location.

The State Auditors email update stated that 81 resolutions had been received from Townships regarding proposals to reform HAVA regulations as they relate to Township elections.

Copies of Township road specifications have been distributed to Supervisors. Information has been received from the Cass County Sheriff s office in regard to calls made in Crooked Lake Township. Copies of the information will be distributed to the Supervisors.

A suggestion was made from the audience that Township Supervisors should read up on the open meeting law.

MOTION SWITZER, 2ND HALSTENSEN TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK TO APPOINT ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE MARCH TOWNSHIP ELECTION. Motion carried.

MOTION KEMPER, 2ND PRAX TO PUBLISH NOTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL MTG. TWO TIMES IN THE NORTHLAND PRESS. Motion carried.

Kemper asked how many people have filed for Township offices and was told one had filed for Supervisor and one for Clerk.

Information has been received from Northland Press in regard to status of the paper and information about paper and advertising rates along with a request to distribute a copy of the letter to each Township Board member at the next meeting.

Kathy Pfaff requested information as to how and why the business located on the comer of Highway 6 and Cass County 48 had been closed down. More discussion was held as to how it came about.

MOTION KEMPER, 2ND SWITZER TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Feb. 9, 2006

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CROOKED LAKE TOPWNSHIP--REGULAR MONTHLY MTG--Feb 9th, 2006

Members present: Richters, Kemper, Prax, Switzer, Halstensen, Smith, & Melchelke. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. MOTION PRAX, 2ND RICHTERS TO APPROVE THE JANUARY MONTHLY MINUTES WITH THE FOLLOWING TWO CHANGES: FIRE DEPT. BUDGET TO READ 2007 INSTEAD OF 2006 AND HALSTENSEN VOTED NO ON APPROVING THE JAN. 12, 2006 MONTHLY MINUTES. Motion carried.

The treasurer reported a bank balance of $79,690.95. MOTION SWITZER, 2nd PRAX TO PAY WARRANTS #11584-11621. Motion carried.

Discussed retirement fund of the Fire Dept. Discussed Township investments. Discussed Pfaff's amended petition. Tom Borden, the Township attorney, suggested a hearing date for the petition be set up the latter part of March, 2006. Borden made other suggestions. MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND PRAX THAT THE BOARD SET A HEARING DATE AT 4PM ON FEBRUARY 28TH, 2006 REGARDING THE PFAFF'S PETITION, Motion carried. MOTION HALSTENSEN, 2ND KEMPER TO INSTRUCT THE CLERK TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE OUTING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (ATTENTION CASS COUNTY) TO ALLOW GAMBLING AT THE VILLAGE INN. Motion carried 5-0. Discussed mailing going out of the Outing Post Office with no signature on it so no one knew who had sent it. It should be made clear that any mailing sent by Crooked Lake Township will be identified as Crooked Lake Township mailing. A suggestions was made to post notices of everything the town sends out. Switzer reported that a wing plow for the dump truck would cost approximately $10.000. Switzer would like the Board to decide which roads the Township is going to gravel this year.Complaints have been received as to slick town roads. Switzer received a call from the Laker Lions about putting snow on the hill on the Sunset Hill Road for the sled dog races this weekend. He said he had it snow instead. The above request prompted a discussion as to just what requests the Township should be involved in. Discussed a letter from Bill and Lois Stevens in regards to a road on their property that they felt was private. Roger Olds has been keeping the approaches on Township roads scraped down and snaded. MOTION SWITZER THAT THE CLERK BE INSTRUCTED TO WRITE BILL AND LOIS STEVENS THAT THE TOWNSHIP WOULD DISCLAIM ALL INTEREST IN THE ROAD THAT RUNS THROUGH THEIR PROPERTY. The motion died for lack of a second. Prax reported on the updated website and made several suggestions as to what she would like to put on the web site. The Communications Committee would like to put out a short newsletter. The bulk mailing annual permit is due in the amount of $160.00. Richters felt that an agenda on the website with a specific explanation of the items on the agenda would be helpful. A suggestion was made that if an agenda was put on the web site it should not be altered. Discussed equipment fund. A suggestion was made that the equipment fund should be a line item under the Road and Bridge similar the Fire Dept. setup. MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND SWITZER THAT THE BOARD DISCONTINUE THE PAST PRACTICE OF RECORDING INCOME FROM WORK BEING DONE FOR OTHER TOWNSHIPS AND THE COUNTY TO THE EQUIPMENT FUND. FUTURE FUNDING FOR MAJOR EQUIPMENT IS TO BE BUDGETED IN THE ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND. FURTHERMORE, THE CURRENT BALANCE OF $6030.41 IN THE EQUIPMENT FUND AND ALL EQUIPMENT FUND INVESTMENTS ARE TO BE TRANSFERRED TO ROAD AND BRIDGE AND DESIGNATED FOR EQUIPMENT,. Motion carried. MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND HALSTENSEN THAT THE BOARD AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER TO PURCHASE A ONE YEAR $6000 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT FROM THE ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND AND RECORD THE C.D. AS AN EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT UNDER ROAD AND BRIDGE. Motion carried. Discussed the Visioning Committee. It is working out well. Kemper gave the Clerk the name of the person that would like more information on vacationg roads. Discussed the unsigned letter received by the Clerk. Discussed Nelson petition. MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND HALSTENSEN THAT THE BOARD ESTABLISH MARCH 21ST, 2006, AT 4 PM. FOR A HEARING ON THE NELSON PETITION. THIS HEARING IS SUBJECT TO A RECEIPT OF A $15,000 BOND ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14TH, 2006. Motion carried 5-0. Discussed that the Nelsons should mark out the proposed road before the hearing date.

MOTION SWITZER, 2ND PRAX TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Feb. 28, 2006

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ROAD ESTABLISHMENT, ALTERATION OR VACATION HEARING

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP-February 28, 2006

Board members met at the proposed road site. Board members present: Halstensen, Prax, Switzer, Kemper, Richters and Mechelke. Tom Borden, attorney, was also present. The meeting moved to the Town Hall.

Halstensen explained the purpose of the Meeting. Affidavits of serving and posting notices were in proper form.

Comments were asked from the audience. Bonnie Just was the first to offer comments. She gave a letter to Switzer and Halstensen concerning their pledge to follow the law concerning the road. Switzer and Halstensen gave comments on the letter,

Rod McKinley gave comments on the situation

Jim Foss asked for pros and cons on the petition.

Halstensen gave comments and gave the history of the Pfaff situation.

Comments, pros and cons, were received from various members in the audience.

One resident felt that the Pfaff's should be responsible for part or all of the Township costs. A resident questioned the leadership of the Town Board.

A suggestion was made to make the road the same width as road widths determined by the courts.

Another resident stated that the petition should be granted only if previous expense to the Township would be paid for.

The question was asked if new roads have to be a minimum width. The questioned was asked if all legal options are being followed. Discussion was held again that money should be an issue in the determination to grant the petition. There were many repeated comments. Some felt that Cass County was negligent in giving a permit for the building and fence. Some people felt that the Pfaffs had followed proper procedure to obtain a permit for the fence and building. A comment was made that the Pfaffs had been told that there was no road on the property at the time they purchased it. Many people suggested that it was time to get the issue settled.

A resident stated that it was very important that we mend our disagreements and attempt to restore the good will and cooperation that the Township once had. We should respect and love one another. Many people felt that this issue should have been settled long ago. Mike Baier felt that the issue should be settled and they were willing to give some land. The question was asked if Baiers would be losing parking space.

Bob Chapman gave comments on his previous involvement on the Town Board in recording Township roads.

The statement was made several times that the previous Board knew that the impending lawsuit would be very costly and chose to go ahead with it. The question was asked if the judgments for costs and disbursements entered by the courts had been paid. It appeared that they had not been received yet.

Discussed damages, costs etc. A resident was in favor of some kind of penalty and believed a penalty phrase should be part of the settlement.

Tom Borden, attorney, explained that description of alteration could be altered by the Town Board.

Kemper asked the question if the proposed road width is adequate.

The comment was made that the County requires building setbacks of 10ft. from the road right of way. The safety of the road was discussed. Tom Borden stated that safety should be taken into account when establishing roads.

A member of the audience suggested the possibility of mirrors on buildings for safeties sake.

Halstensen called an end to all audience participation in the discussion.

Kemper read a letter from Tom Borden in which he answered questions that the Crooked Lake Town Board Chairman had asked in regard to the Pfaff petition.

The Town Board discussed the issue. Switzer asked what figure of compensation the Board would ask for.

Kemper asked what the other Board members would ask for in compensation to approve the petition. Kemper asked if the Baier mortgage company had been contacted. They have a waiver of damages from American National Bank, the holder of the property mortgage.

Tom Borden suggested professional help in determining what safety issues should be addressed concerning the road.

Halstensen asked for comments from all Board members.

Richters did not believe that the Board should ask for any compensation for past legal expenses.

Switzer addressed safety issues of the road and wanted to get the issue settled.

Prax wants the issue settled.

The comment was made that the Pfaffs should pay for all construction costs in moving the road.

Tom Borden stated that the legal description of the road could easily be changed. Richters felt that it would be an economic issue for the Pfaffs if too many stipulations were put on the settlement.

Halstensen asked if any Board member was ready to make a motion.

MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND PRAX THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE PETITION DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2006 TO ALTER THE ROAD LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY EDGE OF LOT 1, BLOCK FOUR, LUSCHER'S BAY AND THE EASTERL Y EDGE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 139 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE PLACED ON THE APPROVAL OF THIS PETITION:

1 TOWNSHIP COSTS RELATED TO THIS PETITION SHALL BE REIMBURSED

BY THE PFAFFS. SAID COSTS SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY TOWNSHIP COSTS RELATED TO THE TOWN OF CROOKED LAKE VS. LARRY & KATHY PFAFF COURT CASE OR IT'S APPEAL.

2 TOWNSHIP SHALL RECEIVE A RECORDABLE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT

FROM THE PROPERTY OWNERS.

3 THREE INCHES OF CLASS-5 BE PLACED ON THE RELOCATED ROAD.

4 UNLESS AN EXTENSION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD, THE ROAD SHALL

BE RELOCATED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2006.

5 THAT THE PFAFFS AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS MOTION ON OR

BEFORE MARCH 21 ST, 2006.

6 A STOP SIGN BE INALLED AT THE EGRESS TO THE SERVICE ROAD.

7 THAT THE CORNER THE NORTH END OF THE NEW ROAD BE

ROUNDED TO BETTER ALLOW TRAFFICE AROUND THE CORNER.

8 A DESCRIPTION IS REQUIRED FROM LANDECKER.

9 THAT WE ADDRESS THE SAFETY ISSUES SURROUNDING THIS ROAD. Voting: Richters-yes, Kemper-no, Halstensen-yes, Switzer-yes, Prax-yes. Motion carried.

MOTION SWITZER, 2ND PRAX TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

March 9, 2006

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CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP-REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.-March 9, 2006

Members present: Switzer, Prax, Richters, Mechelke & Smith. Absent were Halstensen and Kemper.

Switzer called the Meeting to order in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND PRAX TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEB. 9TH, 2006 MEETING, WITH THE ADDITION THAT $500 HAD BEEN DEPOSITED IN

THE CANISTER ACCOUNT. Motion carried. .

MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND PRAX THAT THE MINUTES OF THE FEE. 28, 2006 MEETING ON THE ROAD ESTABLISHMENT, ALTERATION OR VACATION HEARING BE APPROVED WITH THE CORRECTION THAT THE S ON THE WORD CORNERS BE DROPED IN ITEM 7 IN THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE PETITION. Motion carried

The Treasurer reported a bank balance of$81,077.61.

MOTIONPRAX, 2NDRICHTERS TO PAY WARRANTS 11622-11653. Motion carried Richters suggested that the following changes be made in the Jan.-Feb. transactions:

1. Receipt Numbers 1515-1519 are assigned to 400-36230 and should be changed to

400-311 03.

2. Check Number 11597 is assigned to 100-41401-200 and should be changed to

100-41401-201.

3. Check Number 11573 is assigned to 100-43121-220 and should be changed to

200-43121-220.

4. Check Number 11566 is assigned to 300-42219-220 and should be changed to

300-41811-220.

5. Check Number 11607 is assigned to 300-42219-433 and should be changed to

300-42219-200.

6. Check Number 11614 is assigned to 300-42219-200 and should be changed to

300-41811-220.

7. Check Number 11621 is assigned to 100-41600-304 and should be changed to

100-41600-241.

8. Investments: Contingency Fund CD dated 1/18/2006 should have a current value

of $30,000.

9. Investments: Fire Fund CD dated 1/18/2006 should have a current value of $3,000.

10. Investments: Where is the Excess Levy Savings Account in the amount of $22,500?

Richters suggested that the following changes be made in the March transactions:

1. Receipt number 1529 is assigned to 200-31100 should be changed to 200-31200.

2. Claim #00130 is assigned to 300-42219-580 should be changed to 300-41811-220.

3. Claim #11642 appears to be an insurance policy and should be changed to

a Fire Department insurance number.

4. Claim #11644 is assigned to 300-41810-580 and should be changed to 300-41811-220

5. Claim #11630 is assigned to 100-43121-101 and should be changed to 200-43121-101

6. Per our February, 2006 Board meeting all CDs in the Equipment needs to be moved to

the Road & Bridge.

7. Per our February, 2006 Board meeting, the balance of $6,030.41 in the Equipment

Fund needs to be transferred to Road and Bridge.

8. Per our February, 2006 Board meeting, we need to purchase a one year $6,000

CD in Road and Bridge and the investment type should be "Equipment".

9. All costs paid by the Township relating to the Pfaffs petition to move the road should be charged to account number 100-43126 (General Revenue Miscellaneous Expense) and Description should read "Pfaffs Petition". All receipts from the Pfaffs relating to the petition to move the road should be recorded to account number 100-36200 (General Revenue-Miscellaneous Receipts) and the Description should read "Pfaffs Petition". Please review all Board member warrants this month and change the account number for claims made for the public hearing dated February 28, 2006.

Mr. McCormic presented the Board with an aerial view of Washburn Pines Sec.4

139-26. It included Gov. Lot 4 and some of the surrounding area. He gave input to the Board as to the possible change of the Township road in that area. To move the Township road farther from Washburn Lake. The Board felt it would be a good

thing. He will keep the Board posted on the progress.

Discussed Township policies.

Switzer gave a report on Township plans for Township roads. Switzer has worked up quote sheets for contractors and gave the information to Supervisors. MOTION PRAX, 2ND RICHTERS TO APPROVE QUOTE SHEETS TO BE SENT TO CONTRACTORS. Motion carried. Switzer recommended that Roger Olds be sent to a training session in Brainerd on March 29th, 2006 in Brainerd. The cost would be $125. MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND PRAX TO SEND OLDS TO THE TRAINING SESSION IN BRAINERD AT A COST OF $125. Motion carried.

A call was received complimenting Roger's snowplowing. Two residents complimented on the road conditions. A post card was received concerning the great job being done snowplowing and grading, keep Roger Olds doing work.

A complaint was received about snow being pushed across a Township road.

A payment for dust control on Longwood Point Road will be received.

The roof in the Maintenance Building is leaking. Paul Kemper will be contacted. Switzer attended the mediation meeting March 1, 2006 concerning Hetland vs. Heinen. No resolution was reached. Switzer spoke with Bill Stevens about the old Woods Bay Road.

Discussed the letter received from Ken and June Kunkel concerning trimming of tree branches adjoining their property and the road being made wider on their side of the road. The Board approved the letter Switzer has written to the Kunkels and it will be sent out.

Switzer brought up the letter written to the Board members from Rolf Halstensen concerning the possibility there may be improper billing and unapproved claims of compensation being paid by the Township. Switzer stated that Kemper had checked with Troy Gilcrest, the Township attorney, and he saw no problems. He will be sending her further information. Kemper is out of town and the letter will be addressed at the next Town Board meeting. Switzer asked for the Clerk's comments on part of the letter detailing the Clerk's time on various activities. The Clerk stated

Halstensen left out full details. The Clerk stated he has never charged for the full amount of time he has put in. The Clerk also stated that it had been suggested he

check with Emily and Fifty Lakes in regard to Clerk's compensation per hour there. It far exceeds compensation to the Crooked Lake Township Clerk. The letter also states that the Township pays all of the Clerk's phone bills. This is a false statement. The Clerk read comments from attorney Tom Borden's letters to the Township concerning the Clerk's work.

Prax reported that $440 has been deposited in the Canister account for bag sales. The Communication Committee will be meeting on March 18th at 9 am in the Town Hall.

01ds has been informed to set up the Fire Hall for the Annual Meeting.

The Township will have to purchase more garbage bags in the near future.

The inside ofthe Maintenance Building looks good.

The Pfaff situation was discussed. Word was received from attorney Tom Borden that satisfaction of judgment has been completed.

Pfaffs have agreed to the conditions of the motion resolution to grant the petition. Richters presented information concerning Township finances etc. on the overhead screen. The following motions were passed as the information was reviewed on the overhead screen: MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND SWITZER THAT BEGINNING IN FISCAL 2007 THE BOARD PROPORTIONALLY DISTRIBUTE HOMESTEAD CREDIT REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ALL OTHER FUNDS. Motion carried.

MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND PRAX THAT THE BOARD RECOMMENDED LEVY FOR 2007 BE CHANGED TO THE FOLLOWING IN ORDER TO RECONCILE THE DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE:

GENERAL REVENUE $78,600

ROAD & BRIDGE $113,600

FIRE DEPARTMENT $34,100

CONTINGENCY $14,100

EMERGENCY BUILDING $53,000

TOTAL----------------------- $293,400

Motion carried.

MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND SWITZER TO DECREASE THE 2007 BOARD RECOMMENDED LEVY FOR ROAD & BRIDGE TO $108,600. Motion carried. MOTION RICHTERS, 2ND PRAX TO INCREASE THE 2007 BOARD RECOMMENDED LEVY FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO $36,000. Motion carried.

The Town Board will use the following figures at the Annual Mtg. as the recommendation for various funds:

General Revenue $78,600

Road & Bridge $108,600

Fire Department $36,000

Contingency $14,100

Emergency Building $53,000

Total ------------------------------$290,300

April 13, 2006

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CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—April 13, 2006

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

Members present: Halstensen, Kemper, Schloesser, Prax, Switzer, Smith and Mechelke.

The March minutes were discussed. An addition to the minutes should read that Halstensen had also attended the Hetland Mtg. in Hackensack as well as Switzer.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND PRAX TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. Motion carried.

Discussed duties of the Supervisors and talked about combining duties.

Switzer was appointed to be road Supervisor.

Prax will be in charge of the website.

Schloesser will be in charge of Township buildings, Canister Station and scheduling the use of the Town Hall.

Kemper appointed Town Board Chairman

Halstensen appointed Vice Chairman and in charge of parks and weed inspection.

Roger Richters was thanked for his service on the Town Board as a Supervisor.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $71,653.15. A check has been received for calcium chloride.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO PAY WARANTS #11655—11696.

The Fire report was given. Discussed liquor license for a one-day event of the Fire Dept.

Discussed liability insurance.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SWITZER TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE DEPT. TO OBTAIN A ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE AND PROVIDE INSURANCE FOR THEIR ONE DAY EVENT. Motion carried.

Discussed old DNR fire truck that is no longer being used.

Discussed web site.

Prax deposited $600 in the Unity Bank from Canister bag sales.

Clean up day for Crooked Lake Township has been scheduled for April 29, 2006 from 7am to 12pm.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO AUTHORIZE PRAX TO CONDUCT A SURVEY ON BASIC TOWNSHIP NEEDS. Motion carried.

Roger Richters reported on Committee progress.

Discussed the billing for Paffs.

Discussed the bill from Borden in regard to his conversation with Kemper. Discussed Boblett’s phone call to Borden, which Borden charged the Township for.

The suggestion was made to move on and forget the past bills concerning Kemper and Boblett.

Discussed the March 15^th, 2006 letter from Roger Richters concerning internal and cost controls. Discussion of the letter was tabled until next month.

The Summer Short Course is being held July 28^th in Grand Rapids.

Roger Richters offered to continue work on the cost controls program. The Town Board accepted his offer.

Discussed quotes from contractors for loading, hauling and spreading Class 5. They would be getting it from the Emily Sand and Gravel pit west of the City of Emily and hauling it to So. Lake Lawrence Rd., So. Lake Lawrence Trail, Royal Oaks Drive, Roosevelt Shores Drive and Woods Bay Drive. The following quotes were received:

Anderson Bros., Brainerd---------------------$34,900

Outing Sand & Gravel-------------------------$31,250

Gothman Excavating, Remer-----------------$29,550

Rosevelt Lake Service, Remer----------------$25,995

Wagner Excavating, Remer-------------------$19,799

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND HALSTENSEN TO ACCEPT WAGNER EXCAVATING’S BID OF $19,799 TO HAUL CLASS 5 FROM THE EMILY SAND AND GRAVEL PIT TO TOWNSHIP ROADS. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND KEMPER TO ORDER CUTTING EDGES AND 2 NEW FRONT TIRES FOR THE TOWNSHIP GRADER. Motion carried.

A report was given that a wing could be put on the Township truck. The cost would be $10,974.

Bill Korman is still receiving Township email and fax and would like to have the address changed.

Switzer’s report contained information on the activity on Township roads by him and Roger Olds and also work on equipment. Switzer met with Kirk Smith in regard to paving part of his lot.

Roger Olds has attended OSHA competent Person, excavation and earthmoving vehicle safety training.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SWITZER TO SET THE ANNUAL TOWNSHIP ROAD INSPECTION FOR APRIL 27^TH, 2006 AND MEET AT THE TOWN HALL AT 8AM. Motion carried. The Clerk is to post notices.

MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO CHANGE OUR LEGAL NEWSPAPER FROM THE PINE CONE PRESS TO NORTHLAND PRESS. Motion carried.

Discussed the letter received from Rolph Halstensen by the Town Board relating to a variety of allegations and financial irregularities. Kemper had provided Troy Gilcrest with a copy of the letter. Kemper received a reply, dated March 13, 2006, from Troy Gilcrest. It stated, in Gilcrest’s reply, that the Township was justified and legal in the way they were handling the claims etc. Gilcrest stated that all claims must be detailed.

Kemper had also contacted the Cass County attorney’s office. They advised that the Township should follow the Township attorney’s recommendations.

Discussed the calendar of upcoming events and use of the Town Hall. These should be posted so everyone was aware of schedules.

The Supervisors and the Clerk are to have agenda information to the Town Board Chairman the Sunday before the regular Monthly Meeting. Anyone wishing to be on the agenda should contact the Chairman or the Clerk one week prior to the Meeting with the information.

Discussed elections and the impact HAVA might have on Township elections. A motion was passed at the Annual Township Meeting to hold elections at the Fire Hall. The Township will check if this is binding or if Supervisors have the authority to decide where elections will be held. If HAVA affects the Township, the Board should decide if they would go to November elections. An option would be voted on by residents at the 2007 Annual Election. It would be on the ballot.

April 14, 2006

Annual Township Meeting Agenda 1. Meeting Called to order by the Clerk. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Elect a Moderator 4. Reading of the Treasurer's report. 5. Motion to waiver reading of all checks written & received 6. Road Report 7. EMT report 8. Fire report 9. Funding and expenditure report 10. Setting levies for taxes--Road & Bridge, Fire, General, etc... 11. Report of the annual election (unofficial) 12. Any other pertinent Township business 13. Set the time for the next Annual Meeting 14. Set hours for the annual election 15. Set hours for State and Federal elections 16. Adjourn The following recommendations for levies were given at the March 9th, 2006 regular Monthly Mtg. General Revenue------$78,600 Road & Bridge-------$108,600 Fire Deptartment-------$36,000 Contingency------------$14,100 Emergency Building-----$53,000 Total............................$290,300 Last year's levies Revenue---------------$64,200 Road & Bridge--------$115,200 Fire-------------------- $34,800 Contingency-------------$30,000 Fire Station--------------$56,000 Total..............................$300,200

May 11, 2006

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CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP-REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.-May 11, 2006

Members present: Halstensen, Switzer, Kemper, Schloesser, Smith and Mechelke. Prax arrived latter.

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

Chris Denn, land developer for Pine Lakes Land Co. of Avon, Mn., appeared in regard to a proposed subdivision in Crooked Lake Township. He explained what was planned. Minutes of the April 13th, 2006 meeting discussed addition to the motion by Kemper and 2nd by Schloesser to change our legal newspaper from the Pine Cone Press to the Northland Press. This motion carried with a 4 to 1 vote. Halstensen voted no. MOTION SWITZER, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO ACCEPT THE APRIL 13TH MINUTES WITH THE ADDITION THAT HALSTENSEN VOTED NO. Motion carried.

The Treasurer's report showed a bank balance of $51,270.53.

The Fire Dept. report was given. The insurance billing was questioned. Fire Hydrants were discussed

Bob Dahlsgaard passed out a financial statement for the Outing Quick Response.

The Visioning Committee gave a report.

Discussed the Emergency Services Committee.

Kemper stated that she was looking for volunteers to head the committee that she was involved with.

Switzer reported that Tom Pierce asked about space in the old fire hall to start a volunteer library. Switzer reported on road activity by Roger Olds. Discussed sand piles on road edge on the Woods Bay Road. Discussed soft spot on the Sunset Hill road. Discussed drainage progress on the Sunset Hill Road near the Lloyd Sing property. Bonnie Just called to complain about the road width at Owls and Things. Roger Olds picked up cutting edges at Norlax in Grand Rapids. Discussed wing for the truck. Switzer had a safety meeting with Roger Olds on 4/14/06. Roger Olds received a Safety Training certificate dated March 29th, 2006. New tires have been put on the grader.

Discussed using the Emergency Bldg. for connecting up the website.

A report on the cleanup day held April 29th was given out.

Discussed the basketball court in Luschers Park. A 40 ft. by 60 ft. area needs to be staked out.

Halstensen reported on the expenditure the Township has incurred for Pfaffs and Nelsons. The Clerk is to bill Pfaffs when Borden's charges are itemized.

Schloesser reported on garbage bags that are needed for the Canister Station.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2 HALSTENSEN TO ORDER 10,000 BAGS FROM RESOURCEFUL BAG AND TAG INC. AS PER QUOTE. Motion carried.

Discussed the drainage problem on Highway 6 side of the Town Hall.

The Clerk is to fill out the Mn Dot Form, write a letter and arrange for Ken Larson of Mn Dot to meet with Rod Schloesser.

Discussed ATV berm needed for ATV training. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND KEMPER TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF TOWNSHIP EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEES TO CONSTRUCT BERM ON TOWNSHIP PROPERTY FOR ATV TRAINING. Motion carried. Discussed if liability insurance was needed.

Discussed canister deposit receipts. They will be filled with the Clerk.

Discussed old materials located on Township property.

Discussed the disposal of the old Fire Truck.

The Clerk reported that he billed Cass County, Beulah Township and Thunder Lake Township for Crooked Lake Township work preformed the 2nd quarter of2006. Discussed the hourly wage charged for hand labor to Cass County, Beulah Township and Thunder Lake Township. MOTION HALSTENSEN, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO CHARGE $25 PER HOUR PLUS MILEAGE FOR HAND LABOR. Motion carried.

Certificates of insurance have been received from Outing Sand and Gravel and Dave Wagner.

Discussed charge for copies requested by individuals from the Township.

The Clerk requested that the Supervisors set up a monthly salary for the Clerk.

Halstensen passed out a compensation survey she had prepared from other Townships.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2 SWITZER TO SET THE CLERK'S SALARY AT $550 PER MONTH PLUS MEETINGS. Voting: Switzer-yes, Prax-yes, Halstensen-no, Schloesser-yes, Kemper-yes. Motion carried 4 to 1.

Kemper stated that she had sent a letter to Ralph Halstensen regarding his concern of possible irregularities. She has not herd back from him.

Bill Korman has been receiving Township emails.This should be straightened out.

The Nelson hearing has been recessed until June 21st.

Kemper requested the Town Board approve her looking into the possibility of converting the north end of the Town Hall and or adding on to the Town Hall for an office for the Treasurer and the Clerk.

Jack Schuller stated that part of the reasoning for the new Township Fire Hall was to provide a Township office for the Treasurer and the Clerk. He also stated that the Senior Citizens were instrumental in the process of putting the addition on the north side of the Town Hall.

Jack Schuller requested that the Township get involved in the blacktopping ofCass County 155 that Cass County had scheduled for 2006. Schuller inquired about the agenda for Township meetings that were to be placed on the Crooked Lake Township web site.

The Luscher's Park boat access was discussed. It was necessary to make some temporary fixes or close it down until around the middle of June, when the D.N.R. would address the problem. MOTION HALSTENSEN, 2ND KEMPER TO CLOSE THE LUSCHERS PARK BOAT ACCESS, REMOVE THE DOCK AND POST A SIGN STATING THE ACCESS WOULD BE CLOSED UNTIL MID JUNE. Voting: Halstensen-yes, Prax-yes, Switzer-no, Kemper-yes, Schloesser-yes. Motion carried 4 to 1.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SWITZER TO PAY WARRANTS 11697-1172B. Motion carried.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SWITZER TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

June 8 & 12, 2006

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Draft CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP-REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.-June 8, 2006 Members present: Dan Switzer, Michelle Kemper, Jean Prax, Rod Schloesser & Glen Mechelke. Absent: Janet Smith and Lynda Halstensen. The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. Carol Pierce presented information on a proposed library for Crooked Lake Township. She volunteered to be a contact person for the library. A discussion was held on costs etc. for the library. MOTION SWITZER, 2ND PRAX TO AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY IN THE OLD FIRE HALL. Motion carried. Gene Williams appeared in regard to the drainage problem on Sunset Hill road. A discussion was held on the drainage flowage and the possible need of another culvert. The problem was to be worked on by Outing Sand and Gravel last fall but weather made it impossible to do. Outing Sand and Gravel will work on the drainage problem this spring when the ditches dry out. MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE THE MAY 11, 2006 MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION OF THE LETTER B TO 8 IN THE MOTION TO PAY WARRANTS. Motion carried. The Treasurer's report was given by Kemper and showed a bank balance of $54,903.42. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SWITZER TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT. Motion carried. The Fire Dept. report was given. The Board approved the report and gave the Dept. permission to obtain a one-day liquor license for their annual event. Fred Borgwardt agreed to host the meeting of the E.M.S. visioning committee. Switzer gave the Road Supervisor's report. Wagner Excavating will begin hauling gravel for the Township roads around July 10th. Jeff Campbell, who owns property on East Wood Lake, wanted information on vacating dedicated access on the lake. He was referred to the Township Clerk. Two culverts were replaced. One culvert on Quentin Lane and one on Woods Bay Road. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND PRAX AUTHORIZING THE PLACING OF ROCKS IN DITCHES ON WOODS BAY AND SUNSET HILL ROADS AND THEN POURING CONCRETE OVER THEM TO HOLD THE ROCKS IN PLACE. Motion carried MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND PRAX TO HIRE WAGNER EXCAVATING TO HAUL FILL IN TO RAISE APPROACHES ON SOUTH LAKE LAWRENCE ROAD, QUENTIN LANE AND WEST LEAVITT LAKE ROAD AT QUOTED PRICE OF $7 PER YARD. Motion carried. Discussed obtaining quotes for graveling Fehrs Drive (2.7 miles), Lois Lane (0.4 miles) and 12th Street (0.4 mile) MOTION SWITZER, 2 SCHLOESSER TO INCREASE ROGER OLD'S SALARY TO 50 WEEKS AT $33,000 PER YEAR. Voting yes: Switzer, Prax, Schloesser, Kemper, carried 4-0. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SWITZER TO PURCHASE A CULVERT FOR WOOD LAKE BLVD AND DO SOME DITCHING. Motion carried. Roads are rough now because of all the rain. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SWITZER TO RENT A BRUSHING MACHINE FOR BRUSHING TOWNSHIP ROADS. Motion carried. Jean Prax discussed progress on the Township website. Schloesser gave the following report: He had met with Carol and Tom Pierce in regard to the new proposed library in the old Fire Hall. He talked to the D.N.R. and A.T.V. Club in regard to insurance to A.T.V. safety training. Arrangements have been made with Dayton Paulson to clean the Town Hall when needed. New bags for the Canister Station have arrived. Discussed a storage tank for off road diesel. Discussed strobe lights for the grader. Discussed new signs for Minnesota Street and Edith Street. The Clerk reported that as of April 1, 2005 the population in Crooked Lake Township was 516. The household estimate was 259. Short Course will be held Friday, July 28th in Grand Rapids. Advance reservations should be made, as it will save $10 per person. The Clerk did not attend HAVA Meeting in St. Cloud, as information should be covered in the July 28th Short Course, as election coverage is 5 hours. Cass County will not receive $198,000 for HAVA Machine upkeep etc. The Clerk presented Township insurance coverage information to be reviewed by the Supervisors. The Clerk asked if the Township website is updated enough to list in the Township Assn. paper. This will wait until next month. Discussed the cost to make copies of minutes by Imaging Services. A letter has been sent to Troy Gilcrest to obtain more information on changing polling places. A letter has been sent to Cass County in regard to vacating part of Canal Street, if it would help the variance situation. The Clerk requested fireproof cabinets that could be locked to be looked into. This would provide safekeeping of Township warrants, minutes, important Township papers etc. Tom Borden sent information to the Clerk stating the Hetland-Heinman trail would be moved to a different date with Judge Smith hearing the case. Borden has had no reply in his request to remove Crooked Lake Township from their situation in the Hetland-Heinman lawsuit. The Clerk reported that he is not giving assessment information over the phone. This requires a letter requesting it. There is a $35 charge for this. The Chairman gave the following report: Kemper talked to Brian Schwartz, from the DNR about the Lawrence Lake boar landing. The DNR will be installing new access next week, June 12-16. An estimate for a new dock in Luscher's Park has been received. Consolidated Telephone Company has been talked to about D.S.L. they will be installing on June 20th. Discussed calcium chloride on the Sunset Hill road. Kemper has not investigated the new office for the Clerk and Treasurer. Steve Johnson will be giving a Meth presentation at the Outing Town Hall on Monday June 12th at 7 PM. The Chamber basketball court will be installed as soon as possible. A copy of the certificate of coverage from the DNR regarding the ATV training course has been received. Discussed charge to people requesting copies of information from the Town Clerk. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2 PRAX TO CHARGE $1.00 PER PAGE FOR COPIES. Motion carried. The Chairman opened the Meeting to comments and concerns from Citizens. Citizens gave information and comments as to how the new addition on the Town Hall came about. Senior Citizens were responsible for obtaining a grant for the new addition. The Seniors felt that all the space in the Town Hall was needed by Seniors and none of it should be used for the Clerk and Treasurer's office. Senior provided information on the Senior Grant received from MCK fund. The Seniors also provided information on air conditioning that was installed in the Town Hall in 1999. .. Discussed speed signs. Discussed the new road in downtown Outing next to Owls and Things. Checks 11729 to 11756 were voided as the Township Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer could not attend the Meeting. MOTION KEMPER, 2ND PRAX TO RECESS THE MTG. UNTIL MONDAY JUNE 12TH AT 6 PM AT THE CROOKED LAKE TOWN HALL. Motion carried. Glen Mechelke, Clerk Draft CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP-RECESSED MTG. OF June 12th-Held June 8,2006 Members present: Switzer, Halstensen, Kemper, Schloesser, Smith and Mechelke. The Chairman, Michelle Kemper, called the Meeting to order at 6 PM. MOTION SWITZER, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO PAY WARRANTS #11757-11785. Motion carried. Discussed concerns of citizens. Discussed setting up payment for meetings and salaries for Town Board members. MOTION SWITZER, 2 SCHLOESSER TO ADJOURN. Motion carried. Glen Mechelke, Clerk

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP-REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.-June 8, 2006

Members present: Dan Switzer, Michelle Kemper, Jean Prax, Rod Schloesser & Glen Mechelke. Absent: Janet Smith and Lynda Halstensen.

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

Carol Pierce presented information on a proposed library for Crooked Lake Township. She volunteered to be a contact person for the library. A discussion was held on costs etc. for the library. MOTION SWITZER, 2ND PRAX TO AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY IN THE OLD FIRE HALL. Motion carried.

Gene Williams appeared in regard to the drainage problem on Sunset Hill road. A discussion was held on the drainage flowage and the possible need of another culvert. The problem was to be worked on by Outing Sand and Gravel last fall but weather made it impossible to do. Outing Sand and Gravel will work on the drainage problem this spring when the ditches dry out.

MOTION PRAX, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE THE MAY 11, 2006 MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION OF THE LETTER B TO 8 IN THE MOTION TO PAY WARRANTS. Motion carried.

The Treasurer's report was given by Kemper and showed a bank balance of $54,903.42. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SWITZER TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT. Motion carried.

The Fire Dept. report was given. The Board approved the report and gave the Dept. permission to obtain a one-day liquor license for their annual event.

Fred Borgwardt agreed to host the meeting of the E.M.S. visioning committee.

Switzer gave the Road Supervisor's report. Wagner Excavating will begin hauling gravel for the Township roads around July 10th.

Jeff Campbell, who owns property on East Wood Lake, wanted information on vacating dedicated access on the lake. He was referred to the Township Clerk.

Two culverts were replaced. One culvert on Quentin Lane and one on Woods Bay Road. MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND PRAX AUTHORIZING THE PLACING OF ROCKS IN DITCHES ON WOODS BAY AND SUNSET HILL ROADS AND THEN POURING CONCRETE OVER THEM TO HOLD THE ROCKS IN PLACE. Motion carried MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND PRAX TO HIRE WAGNER EXCAVATING TO HAUL FILL IN TO RAISE APPROACHES ON SOUTH LAKE LAWRENCE ROAD, QUENTIN LANE AND WEST LEAVITT LAKE ROAD AT QUOTED PRICE OF $7 PER YARD. Motion carried.

Discussed obtaining quotes for graveling Fehrs Drive (2.7 miles), Lois Lane (0.4 miles)

and 12th Street (0.4 mile)

MOTION SWITZER, 2 SCHLOESSER TO INCREASE ROGER OLD'S SALARY TO 50 WEEKS AT $33,000 PER YEAR. Voting yes: Switzer, Prax, Schloesser, Kemper, carried 4-0.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SWITZER TO PURCHASE A CULVERT FOR WOOD LAKE BLVD AND DO SOME DITCHING. Motion carried.

Roads are rough now because of all the rain.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2ND SWITZER TO RENT A BRUSHING MACHINE FOR BRUSHING TOWNSHIP ROADS. Motion carried.

Jean Prax discussed progress on the Township website.

Schloesser gave the following report: He had met with Carol and Tom Pierce in regard to the new proposed library in the old Fire Hall. He talked to the D.N.R. and A.T.V. Club in regard to insurance to A.T.V. safety training. Arrangements have been made with Dayton Paulson to clean the Town Hall when needed. New bags for the Canister Station have arrived. Discussed a storage tank for off road diesel. Discussed strobe lights for the grader. Discussed new signs for Minnesota Street and Edith Street.

The Clerk reported that as of April 1, 2005 the population in Crooked Lake Township was 516. The household estimate was 259.

Short Course will be held Friday, July 28th in Grand Rapids. Advance reservations should be made, as it will save $10 per person. The Clerk did not attend HAVA Meeting in St. Cloud, as information should be covered in the July 28th Short Course, as election coverage is 5 hours. Cass County will not receive $198,000 for HAVA Machine upkeep etc. The Clerk presented Township insurance coverage information to be reviewed by the Supervisors.

The Clerk asked if the Township website is updated enough to list in the Township Assn. paper. This will wait until next month.

Discussed the cost to make copies of minutes by Imaging Services.

A letter has been sent to Troy Gilcrest to obtain more information on changing polling places. A letter has been sent to Cass County in regard to vacating part of Canal Street, if it would help the variance situation.

The Clerk requested fireproof cabinets that could be locked to be looked into. This would provide safekeeping of Township warrants, minutes, important Township papers etc.

Tom Borden sent information to the Clerk stating the Hetland-Heinman trail would be moved to a different date with Judge Smith hearing the case. Borden has had no reply in his request to remove Crooked Lake Township from their situation in the Hetland-Heinman lawsuit.

The Clerk reported that he is not giving assessment information over the phone. This requires a letter requesting it. There is a $35 charge for this.

The Chairman gave the following report: Kemper talked to Brian Schwartz, from the DNR about the Lawrence Lake boar landing. The DNR will be installing new access next week, June 12-16. An estimate for a new dock in Luscher's Park has been received. Consolidated Telephone Company has been talked to about D.S.L. they will be installing on June 20th.

Discussed calcium chloride on the Sunset Hill road.

Kemper has not investigated the new office for the Clerk and Treasurer.

Steve Johnson will be giving a Meth presentation at the Outing Town Hall on Monday June 12th at 7 PM.

The Chamber basketball court will be installed as soon as possible.

A copy of the certificate of coverage from the DNR regarding the ATV training course has been received.

Discussed charge to people requesting copies of information from the Town Clerk.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2 PRAX TO CHARGE $1.00 PER PAGE FOR COPIES. Motion carried.

The Chairman opened the Meeting to comments and concerns from Citizens.

Citizens gave information and comments as to how the new addition on the Town Hall came about. Senior Citizens were responsible for obtaining a grant for the new addition. The Seniors felt that all the space in the Town Hall was needed by Seniors and none of it should be used for the Clerk and Treasurer's office. Senior provided information on the Senior Grant received from MCK fund. The Seniors also provided information on air

conditioning that was installed in the Town Hall in 1999. ..

Discussed speed signs. Discussed the new road in downtown Outing next to Owls and Things.

Checks 11729 to 11756 were voided as the Township Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer could not attend the Meeting.

MOTION KEMPER, 2ND PRAX TO RECESS THE MTG. UNTIL MONDAY JUNE 12TH AT 6 PM AT THE CROOKED LAKE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

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CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP-RECESSED MTG. OF June 12th-Held June 8,2006

Members present: Switzer, Halstensen, Kemper, Schloesser, Smith and Mechelke. The Chairman, Michelle Kemper, called the Meeting to order at 6 PM.

MOTION SWITZER, 2ND SCHLOESSER TO PAY WARRANTS #11757-11785. Motion carried.

Discussed concerns of citizens.

Discussed setting up payment for meetings and salaries for Town Board members.

MOTION SWITZER, 2 SCHLOESSER TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

July 13, 2006

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CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—July 13, 2006

Michelle Kemper, Chairman, called the Meeting to order

Members present: Kemper, Halstensen, Switzer, Schloesser, Prax, Mechelke & Smith.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Mike Rolfe, Chairman of the Incorporation Committee, gave a report on their study. The Clerk had provided copies of the report to all of the Supervisors. Mike Rolfe stated that the Committee concluded that they didn’t see need for incorporation at this time. It was suggested that the Township get more involved in what is going on in Walker and possibly getting on committees etc. Records should be kept of the Incorporation Committee report.

The Canal Street Meeting, recessed to July 13, 2006, was discussed.

MOTION PRAX, 2^ND SCHLOESSER WHEREAS, the Town Board of Crooked Lake Township, Cass County, Minnesota received a petition called for alteration of the following described road pursuant to Minn. Stat. 164.07: Canal Street located in Kavlis Wood Lake Shores. WHEREAS, the road passes over the following described tracts of land in Cass County, Minnesota, owned by the following named owners:

Owners Description of Land

Richard & Kathy Soukup-----------------Lot 12 Kavlis Wood Lake Shores

Mary Lou & Roger Olson----------------Lot 13 Kavlis Wood Lake Shores

Tom & Terri Soukup----------------------Lot 14 Kavlis Wood Lake Shores

WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted a public hearing on the petition on the 6^th day of April, 2006, after personal and posted notice provided by the petitioners pursuant to Minn. Stat. 164.07, subd. 2, and published notice provided by the Town Board;

WHEREAS, the petitioners presented the Town Board with affidavits at the hearing as proof that the required notice was given;

WHEREAS, the Town Board examined the road, heard the interested parties and considered the matter;

WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that the petitioned for action is consistent with the public interest;

WHEREAS, the Owners listed in Appendix A have released in writing all claims for damages from such alteration;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Crooked Lake Township, Cass County, Minnesota hereby alters a town road legally described as follows: Vacate the East 16 ½ feet of Canal Street located in Kavlis Wood Lake Shores.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board Chair and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and record a Town road order altering said Town road and to record the same with the County Recorder of Cass County.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized and directed to provide a copy of this resolution to each of the affected owners listed above.

Adopted this 13^th day of July, 2006 by the following vote:

Town Supervisor Yes No

Jean Prax “

Daniel E. Switzer “

Lynda Halstensen “

Rod Schloesser “

Attest—Glen Mechelke Crooked Lake Town Board

Town Clerk Michelle Kemper—yes

Board Chair.

Motion Carried.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE THE JUNE 8^TH, 2006 MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $92,044.30.

MOTION PRAX, 2^ND HALSTENSEN TO PAY WARRANTS #11786-11823. Motion carried.

The Fire Dept. report was given. Discussed the Fire Men’s dance. Discussed upcoming Fire Dept. events. Discussed fund raising accounts. Discussed records on the Fire Dept. computer. Discussed payment for the satellite at the Fire Men’s dance. The Clerk was instructed to bill Beulah Township $550 for their agreement with the Crooked Lake Fire Dept.

The Board Chair reported the E.M.S. Committee had met on June 28^th, 2006. Their report had been distributed to the other Board Supervisors.

Switzer discussed drainage, erosion control and culvert installations with Roger Olds. Switzer reported that he had talked to Bob Edelbrock about Edelbrock’s concern that a drain field was going to be installed on a Township Road right of way. Switzer assured him that it was not. Outing Sand and Gravel has completed the ditching on Sunset Hill Road. Wagner Excavating has started gravel hauling. Schloesser will be getting quotes for hauling on other Township Roads. Brushing mower for the Township roads should show up around the last week of July. Discussed roads on Bill Stevens property, which is located in Sec. 33 of Crooked Lake Township. MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND KEMPER DIRECTING THE TOWNSHIP CLERK TO WRITE A LETTER TO JOHN E. VALEN, LAWYER FOR WILLIAM STEVENS, THAT CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP HAS NO CLAIM TO ANY ROADS ON THE WILLIAM STEVENS PROPERTY, LOCATED IN SEC. 33 OF CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP. Motion carried. Discussed on site fuel tank for off road diesel. Repairs have been made on the Township backhoe.

Prax reported that the web site is ready to be put on MAT website and newspaper. www.crookedlake.govoffice2.com. The Township Newsletter has been mailed out. Prax would like to thank all that helped.

Halstensen reported that the basketball court at Luscher’s Park will be completed shortly. Discussed the price of a new dock at Luscher’s Park. A new dock is needed for next year at a cost of approximately $2000.

Schloesser discussed a double wall diesel fuel tank.

Emily Hardware is interested in selling Crooked Lake Township garbage bags.

A copy of Mn. Dot. Excavation permit for the east side of the Town Hall has been received from the Clerk.

Schloesser met with the person concerned about a variance permit on Fehr’s Road and the possibility of a septic mound going on Township road right of way.

Discussed aluminum storage containers for Crooked Lake Township.

Storm windows on the Town Hall need attention.

A request has been made to put up a larger library sign on the exterior of the old Township Fire Hall.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND PRAX AUTHORIZING SCHLOESSER TO ARRANGE TO FIX DRAINAGE PROBLEMS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE TOWN HALL. COST NOT TO EXCEED $600. Motion carried.

The Clerk discussed the workshop to be held in Grand Rapids on July 28^th. MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND KEMPER TO PREPAY REGISTRATION FOR THREE SUPERVISORS AND THE CLERK. Motion carried.

Discussed upcoming Election Judge training. The training schedule was supposed to be set up about July 1^st but has not been set up yet. The Township will need more election judges as voting hours will be 7AM to 8PM, as voted on at the Annual Meeting. This is for State and Federal elections.

The Clerk posted notice for the Cass County Auditor regarding filing for offices.

Discussed the 2^nd payment from the County for real estate taxes.

Nelson Cartway billing has been completed.

The Pfaffs have been sent a final bill for downtown road expense.

Discussed recording of Canal Street.

Discussed the charge by the County for setting up special assessment accounts.

The Clerk questioned if proper insurance had been obtained for Chamber of Commerce special events.

Kemper reported that she had attended the Canal Street hearing in Walker.

MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO INSTALL GUTTER ON THE N.E. SIDE OF THE TOWN HALL AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF CURTS SEASLESS GUTTERS OF $255. Motion carried.

Discussed how to handle charges being incurred by the new Crooked Lake Township Library.

Discussed complaints received from two citizens in regard to Class 5 being moved by an individual on the Peninsula Road.

Grace Schuller asked the Town Board to investigate the possibility of deadening sound in the Town Hall. One possible solution might be installing carpet on top edge of walls.

A suggestion was made that insurance coverage should be checked to verify if fuel storage would be covered.

Discussed how much more use would occur for the recycling bins of Crooked Lake Township if Crooked Lake Township prepaid garbage bags were sold at Emily Hardware.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND HALSTENSEN TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Aug. 10, 2006

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—MONTHLY MTG.—Aug. 10, 2006

Members present: Schloesser, Prax, Kemper, Switzer, Halstensen, Smith & Mechelke.

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

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE LAST MONTHS MINUTES WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS: SWITZER’S MIDDLE INITIAL IS C. LYNDA HALSTENSEN NAME IS SPELLED WITH A Y. SWITZER WILL BE GETTING QUOTES RATHER THAN SCHLOESSER. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report was given. The bank balance is $125,601.83.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO PAY WARRANTS 11825-11858. Motion carried.

The Fire Dept. report was given. Bathroom fixtures in the Fire Hall have been purchased. The refrigerator is not working. Fire trucks, Fire Dept. equipment and grants were discussed.

The Board received an Outing Quick Response financial statement. As of June 30, 2006 the total cash assets are $10,463.35.

Discussed Visioning Committee report.

Discussed filing various committee reports so that they would be available in the future.

The Town Board does not recommend incorporation at this time.

Discussed Remer Ambulance taxing district.

Switzer sent out requests for quotes on gravel hauling. Anderson Brothers gave a quote of $3.80 per yd. for class 5 gravel in the Lone Wolf pit.

The following quotes were received for gravel hauling:

Outing Sand and Gravel-----$15,400.00

Gothman Excavating---------$14,340.00

Roosevelt Lake Service Inc.-$13,980.00 plus tax

MOTION HALSTENSEN, 2^ND PRAX TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID OF $13,980 PLUS TAX, WHICH WAS ROOSEVELT LAKE SERVICES INC. BID. Motion carried.

Wagner Excavating has completed the gravel hauling. The Township has 700-900 yards of class 5 left in a pile at Emily Sand and Gravel. Switzer was given the o.k. to get quotes for hauling the 700-900 yds of gravel at the Emily pit to be put on Quentin Rd., Cranberry Lane, Shady Lane and 67^th Ave. The brush mower should be here 8/14 or 8/15. MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND SWITZER TO PURCHASE CLASS 5 AT $3.80 PER YD FROM ANDERSON BROTHERS. Motion carried.

The Township website has been called into MAT Newspaper.

Discussed another date to be set up for the Visioning session. A suggestion was made to have it Oct. 7^th.

Discussed a clean up day for the Township.

The basketball court in Luscher’s Park has been completed.

Discussed the budget prepared by Roger Richters. The comment was made, that the Treasurer or one of the Township Supervisors should be setting up the budget.

Discussed what Township information is available to residents.

Discussed moving the Clerk and Treasurer’s offices to the Fire Hall.

Discussed allowing Emily to sell Crooked Lake Township garbage bags.

October 14^th, 2006 is the tentative date for Township clean up.

The cost of installation of air conditioning for three rooms in the new Fire Hall would run $4500 to $5500 plus electric hook up.

The east side of the Town Hall will be regarded.

Discussed use of tables by the Lions at the Aug. 19^th corn feed.

$4245.00 was deposited in the Canister fund.

Discussed a sign for the new library. A 3ft by 10ft sign was suggested.

Discussed recessed Nelson Cartway Meeting to be held Aug. 21, 2006.

Discussed Canal Street recording.

The Clerk informed the Supervisors of names of persons signed up to take Election Judge training.

$1242.22 has been received from the County for in lieu settlement.

Special assessment will be set up in Walker.

First Call of Grand Rapids has been updated.

The Board was informed that notices will have to be sent out to the voters in regard to voting location, which was changed from the Town Hall to the Fire Hall for the next Township election.

Second quarter billing for roadwork has been sent out. It was over $6000.

A comment was made that the Township should follow recommendations as to the number of election judges to be set up. MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND PRAX TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN CLERK TO SET UP ELECTION JUDGES. Motion carried.

Kemper reported that she had a complaint that a dog had been killed by a dump truck hauling gravel.

A complaint was received that people were taking loads of dirt off of South Lawrence Lake Road to fill potholes in Berry Road.

Dennis Weirke has been notified about the cost of calcium chloride on the Sunset Hall Road.

Discussed propane prepays. MOTION HALSTENSEN, 2^ND PRAX TO ORDER 1000 GALONS OF PROPANE. Motion carried.

Discussed what liability insurance was carried at the ATV training session.

Discussed gravel that should be applied at the Canister Station.

Discussed signs at the Fire Hall to permit one-way traffic only.

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

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Aug. 21, 2006

RECESSED NELSON CARTWAY HEARING—August 21, 2006

Members present: Switzer, Prax, Schloesser, Halstensen and Mechelke.

Visitors: Jerry Lamon, Norm Moody, Lu Williams and Gene Williams.

Lynda Halstensen called the Meeting to order.

Jerry Lamon passed out copies of the survey done by Landecker, in regard to the center- line of the existing trail, running to the property requesting a cart way from Highway 6.

On August 11^th, 1992 the County had given an easement over County property to the property requesting a cart way. Moody stated the county now requires a survey before they will grant easements to be sure easements are on County property.

Lamon passed out copies of the easement policy and procedure now followed by the County. Moody stated that any easements over County land would be open to the public. Lamon stated that he thought Nelson was coming to the Meeting.

Gene Williams stated that Nelson had given up his rights to the petition by not showing up. Williams felt the petition is now void. Williams stated that he would not give a cart way easement over his property.

The Township will check with legal council to determine if the petition for a cart way by Nelson is still legal.

MOTION HALSTENSEN, 2^ND PRAX TO RECESS THE MEETING UNTIL SEPT. 18^TH AT 5 PM IN THE TOWN HALL. THE CLERK TO CHECK WITH CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP LEGAL COUNCIL TO SEE IF NELSON NOT BEING PRESENT INVALIDATES CURRENT PETITION. THE CLERK TO ASK LEGAL COUNCIL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

CAN CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP DENY THE PETITION?
WHAT LEGAL REASONS WOULD THE TOWNSHIP HAVE TO DENY THE PETITION?
CAN THE PETITION BE POSTPONED FOREVER?
IF LAND SWAP TAKES PLACE DOES THIS DISMISS THE PETITION?

THE CLERK IS TO WRITE A LETTER, AFTER TALKING TO BORDEN, TO NELSON INQUIRING ABOUT POSSIBLE LANDSWAPS WITH THE COUNTY NOW THAT THE SURVEY HAS BEEN COMPLETED. A BILL WILL ACCOMPANY THE LETTER. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPT. 14^TH, 2006 OR THE SEPT. 18^TH, 2006 MEETING WILL BE CANCELED. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Sept. 14, 2006

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CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—Sept. 14, 2006

The Meeting was called to order.

Members present: Halstensen, Switzer, Kemper, Prax, Schloesser, Smith & Mechelke.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SWITZER: RESOLVED THE TOWNSHIP OF CROOKED LAKE AGREES TO THE APPROVAL OF THE GAMBLING PERMIT FOR THE CROSBY, IRONTON, AITKIN HOCKEY AMATURE ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING AT PESTELLO’S ON ROOSEVELT LAKE BAR AND GRILL—6416 MINNESOTA STREET, OUTING MIN. 56662. Motion carried.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND PRAX TO APPROVE THE AUG. 06 MONTHLY MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION OF THE TYPO WHICH READ REGARDED INSTEAD OF REGRADED IN THE REGRADING OF THE EAST SIDE OF THE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $90,315.86.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SWITZER TO PAY WARRANTS 11859-11894. Motion carried.

The Fire Dept. report was given. Discussed Fire Dept. pensions and Fire Dept. by-laws.

Discussed Fire Dept. C.D.’s

Bids for hauling Class 5 on Shady Lane, Quentin Lane, Cranberry Lane and Sixty Seventh St. were opened: Outing Sand and Gravel bid was $5.25 per yd. Roosevelt Lake Service Inc. bid was $4.80 per yd. MOTION HALSTENSEN, 2^ND PRAX TO ACCEPT ROOSEVELT LAKE SERVICE INC. BID OF $4.80 PER YD. Motion carried.

Switzer stated that the Township will be putting gravel on Longwood Pt. And Plummer Pt. Roads next year.

Discussed the call from Myrle Reiswig in regard to the washout by his drive way.

Discussed constructing a fence between Bob Fisher’s property and Luscher’s Park.

Discussed George Fortmeyer’s mailbox at 5607 Fehr’s Drive.

Discussed setting salaries and meeting compensation for the Supervisors.

Discussed sending roger Olds to the Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo. in St. Cloud on October 4^th and 5^th. The cost would be $40.

Quotes were received for Class 5 gravel for next year from Emily Sand and Gravel at $4.50 per yd. and Anderson Bros. at $3.80 per yd.

Discussed that the Township grader is broken down. The estimate to fix it is $22,000.

MOTION HALSTENSEN, 2^ND SWITZER TO PURCHASE 5000 YDS OF CLASS FIVE FROM ANDERSON BROS. AT $3.80 PER YD TO BE PAID FOR IN DECEMBER. Motion carried.

Norm Moody and Jerry Lamon of the Cass County Land Dept. requested a change of classification for a piece of land owned by Cass County.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER: AS PROVIDED BY CHAPER 386, LAWS OF 1935 AND AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 328 LAWS OF 1939, WE THE COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CROOKED LAKE HERE WITH APPROVE OF THE CLASSIFICATION OF NON-CONSERVATION AND DESCRIBED AS: SE ¼ / SE ¼ SEC 22 T 139n. R 30W (CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP). Motion carried.

Prax reported that a Visioning Session will be held Oct. 17^th.

Prax reported that Oct. 14^th, 2006 has been set up as a clean up day in Crooked Lake Township.

Halstensen presented a budget report from Roger Richter. Discussed suggestions that Richter had made.

MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND PRAX TO OBTAIN A $10,000 C.D. FOR R AND B EQUIPMENT AND A $15000 C.D. FOR THE CONTINGINCY FUND. Motion carried.

Discussed the request from Olivia Aqiunnie to use the Town Hall.

A person, who left an orange garbage bag at the Canister Station, when the Station was not opened, has been named. Switzer will straighten this out.

Discussed a required check or bond from Nelson in regard to the Nelson Cartway request if he wishes to continue with the petition.

Discussed the tax on diesel fuel at the Outing Gas Station.

The storm windows in the Town Hall have been worked on. The basement entrance in the Town Hall has been worked on. Rain gutters on the east side of the Town Hall have been installed. New signs have been put up at the Library.

$1610 of Canister funds has been deposited in the bank account.

The Clerk reminded the Supervisors of information he had provided them in regard to moving the Township election to November.

Supervisors were given the Certificate of Approval form obtained from Cass County in regard to classification change for land in Cass County.

A Liability Insurance form has been received for Rice Contracting.

Discussed charges that will be incurred in the recording of the Canal Street vacation.

Informed the Supervisors of Barry Nelson’s request that his request for a cart way be discussed at the regular Township Monthly Mtgs.

Discussed the need of the Equalization Training requirement to hold Equalization meetings at the Township level.

The Cass County Assn. of Townships Fall Annual Meeting is being held Thursday Oct. 5, 2006, 8AM to noon, at Bear Paws Theatre, which is located just north of Hackensack.

The District 11 Meeting of the Mn. Assn. of Townships is being held Wed. Sept. 27^th, 2006 at Northern Lights Events Center in Walker.

Crooked Lake Township had 86 voters at the Primary Election.

A quote for the last Class 5 hauling job for Crooked Lake Township was received a day late.

The Clerk provided copies of the letter received from Tom Borden in regard to the question the Township had on the Nelson Cart Way request.

The Clerk had addressed the deferred assessments on Lake George-Longwood Point Road project.

The Clerk requested a recording device to be used at Township meetings. Jean Prax will investigate.

Discussed gas tax rebate.

Discussed C.D.’s, rollover etc.

Two remote control door openers have been ordered.

Discussed Fire Dept. Relief Assn.

Kemper met with the Clerk to discuss the office situation.

Discussed Pfaff’s bills. Pfaff’s are questioning some of the charges. Halstensen will check.

Discussed Township credit cards and who approves their use.

A citizen gave input on purchasing and or fixing the Township grader.

Discussed the gas tax. Schloesser will acquire additional information.

MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO RECESS THE MEETING UNTIL TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19^TH, 2006 AT 7PM AT THE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Sept. 26, 2006

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP

NELSON CARTWAY RECESSED MEETING—September 26, 2006

Members present: Kemper, Schloesser, Switzer, Prax, Halstensen & Mechelke.

Visitors: Gene Williams, Lu Williams, Tom Nelson, Attorney Charles Barnum and Jerry Lamon.

The Meeting called to order by Michelle Kemper.

Supervisors and the Clerk left the Town Hall to view the proposed road for the Nelson cart way.

Discussed the easement along the north 33 ft. of County property.

Discussed the access off of Highway 6. The State suggests access farther from the top of the hill on Highway 6.

Discussed if an easement would be granted over County property if there was already a trail over adjoining property. Jerry Lamon stated that Norm Moody, Cass County Land Commissioner, would not support an easement over County land with a trail already existing on property north of County property.

Discussed land exchanges.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND HALSTENSEN THAT THE TOWNSHIP ESTABLISH A CARTWAY OVER THE NORTH THIRTY-THREE FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE ¼ OF SE ¼) AND THE NORTH THIRTY-THREE FEET OF THE EAST THIRTY-THREE FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SW ¼ OF SE ¼), ALL IN SECTION TWENTY-TWO (22), TOWNSHIP ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE (139), RANGE TWENTY-SIX (26). Voting: Prax-yes, Switzer-no, Schloesser-yes, Halstensen-yes, Kemper-yes. Motion carried.

Motion Halstensen that the Township request a bond to cover cart way expenses. No second. It was suggested that we wait to see just how many expenses would be involved before requesting a bond

Jerry Lamon will check with Norm Moody about the position the County will take in regard to a cart way over County land.

Discussed when the next meeting will be held. Charles Barnum and Tom Nelson will advise the Board when they will request the next meeting.

MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND PRAX TO RECESS THE MEETING INDEFINETLY. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Oct. 12, 2006

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—Oct. 12, 2006

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The Meeting was called to order.

Members present: Halstensen, Switzer, Kemper, Prax, Schloesser, Smith & Mechelke.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Kemper announced that minutes were being recorded.

MOTION PRAX, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 14^TH REGULAR MTG. MINUTES AND THE RECESSED MTG. MINUTES. Motion carried.

The Treasurer reported a bank balance of $47,267.08.

Discussed investments in the Township.

Reviewed warrants.

MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND HALSTENSEN TO PAY WARRANTS #11898-#11941 LESS #11939 AND #11941 AND #11935 LESS $26.16. Switzer abstained on warrant #11940, motion carried.

Discussed Fire Dept mtgs. The constitution of the Fire Dept. will be revamped. Discussed Fire Dept. operations.

Discussed Township Visioning meeting.

The water problem has been fixed at Schaumberg’s.

Black dirt hauled into Luscher’s Park will be leveled with a Skid Steer.

Gravel hauling is done. The Clerk will bill Thunder Lake Township for their share.

Gravel from Emily, which was owned by Crooked Lake Township, has been placed on Quentin Lane and Cranberry Lane.

Approaches on West Levitt Lake Road, Quentin Lane and South Lake Lawrence Road have had fill put on them.

Discussed credit at Anderson Bros.

Discussed culvert needed at Ben Johnson’s on Wood Bay Road. It was suggest that a 12-inch by 30 ft. metal culvert could be used.

Discussed the trade in value of the old grader to Nortax. The Board felt they had been told that there would be a minimum value of $10,000. The old grader would be looked at to see if it would be worth more than $10,000. The minutes state a minimum value of $10,000 indicating that some kind of appraisal would be done on the old grader. Switzer will continue to investigate and negotiate.

Olds attended the Maintenance Expo. in St. Cloud.

A rental grader has been obtained from Nortax at $30 per hour.

Discussed organizing a committee for various concerns.

Discussed Supervisors attending the County Commissioners Mtgs.

Discussed the importance of water quality.

Discussed quote sheets for charges by contractor for work done with various equipment by contractor.

Prax discussed Township news, website and Visioning Committee mtg.

Halstensen questioned cost of purchases by the Township.

Discussed moving the Township office.

Discussed cleaning of the Town Hall and that it should be cleaned at least twice a month.

Schloesser discussed information received at the Dist. 11 Township Mtg.

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The Church parking lot is available for parking during ATV training.

Discussed Canal Street recording. An amended resolution of the July 13, 2006 resolution is requested by Stephen Baker, the Cass County attorney.

MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND HALSTENSEN TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION OF JULY 13, 2006 REGARDING CANAL STREET LOCATED IN KAVLIS WOOD LAKE SHORES IN THE NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED PARAGRAPH TO READ:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF CROOKED LAKE TOWSHIP, CASS COUNTY, MINNESOTA HEREBY ALTER A TOWN ROAD LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: VACATING THE EAST

16 ½ FEET OF SAID CANAL STREET IN SAID PLAT, WITH OWNERSHIP OF THE VACATED TRACT ATTACHING TO THE ADJOINING PROPERTIES, NAMELY LOTS 13 AND 14 OF SAID KAVLIS WOOD LAKE SHORES. Voting: Prax-yes, Switzer-yes, Halstensen-yes, Schloesser-yes, Kemper-yes. Motion carried.

Discussed the loan being obtained from Unity Bank to purchase the new Township Road Grader.

Election judges for the general election, to be held in Nov., have been set up. Absentee ballots for the November election are available at the Court House in Walker.

Discussed changing the Township election to November.

Cass County will set up voting machines the week of October 30^th. The Clerk will make arrangement with the County to have the head Judge at the Town Hall when the voting machines are set up.

The Township needs a different computer for the Township office.

Kemper reported on lawyer rates. Borden charges $200 per hour and Gilcrest charges $145 per hour.

The new road grader should be delivered before the end of October.

C.D.’s have been consolidated and restructured to be 36 months. The existing C.D. will be changed to 36 months, at maturity, in the near future.

Supervisors should be thinking about wish lists for next year’s budget.

The billing cycle for Crow Wing County Power cannot be changed.

New bins will be set up at the Fire Hall.

Discussed bills sent by the Clerk.

Hetland-Heinen Lawsuit is not settled yet.

A new digital recorder has been bought to record meetings.

Discussed information received by Gerald Bring, Attorney for Richard and Shirley Gervis, in regard to vacating a road on Wood Lake. A hearing has been set up for Nov. 13^th, 2006 with Judge David Harrington. The Township will investigate the ramifications of vacating the Road.

Discussed having Troy Gilcrest attend a Township Meeting. Discussed holding Township Mtgs. in the conference room in the Fire Hall. Discussed laptops. MOTION SHCLOESSER, 2^ND SWITZER TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Nov. 9, 2006

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—Nov. 9^th, 2006

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

Members present: Halstensen, Switzer, Kemper, Prax, Schloesser, Smith & Mechelke.

The Fire Dept. has received a grant. Discussed Jaws of Life and rescue equipment. Discussed repairs on equipment.

Gerald Brine, representing Richard and Shirley Gervais in regard to vacating a road on Lot 49 Kavlis Wood Lake Shores, was present. The platt shows that there is a canal running through the property south of the Cass County line and ownership of the canal and property is uncertain. Judge Harrington is holding a scheduling conference at 10:00 AM on Monday Nov. 13^th. The clerk will make arrangements to have Rod Schloesser included in the conference call. Kemper will contact Borden’s office to inform him what is going on.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND PRAX TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 12^TH, 2006 MEETING. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $42,584.96.

Discussed the Anderson Bros. Bill.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND SWITZER TO PAY WARRANTS # 11944-11983. Motion carried.

Switzer spoke with Dale Gessell, of Nortrax, in regard to the trade in value of the old Township grader. A letter has been received regarding the trade in value. The new grader has arrived.

Roger Olds is taking time off for deer hunting. He still checks the phone.

Michigan Street has been graded. Salt bins have been filled. The sander has been put on the truck.

Cleaning of the Town Hall comes out of the General Revenue funds.

Discussed rental of the Fire Hall for a wedding reception and dance. Discussed the use of alcohol in the Town Hall and or the Fire Hall if they are rented. The Township will investigate liability.

Discussed Anderson Brother’s gravel bill.

Discussed election judge procedures.

Prax reported that dance classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays in the Town Hall. The hours of 5:30—6:30 will try to be arranged.

No free computers are available from the Minnesota Assn. of Townships.

Discussed Board members attending County Board Mtgs. regularly.

Halstensen reported that the dirt has been spread in Luscher’s Park and grass seed has been planted.

Discussed moving the Township Clerk and the Treasurer’s office to the Fire Hall.

Discussed costs involved in moving the offices.

MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO ESTABLISH A OFFICE FOR THE CLERK AND TREASURER IN THE NEW FIRE HALL NOT TO EXCEED A COST OF $4500. Motion carried.

Discussed the hitch bracket for the grader cost would be $2480. Schloesser would pick up the hitch bracket at no charge to the Township for mileage and time.

43 students participated in the ATV training Oct. 21, 2006 at the Town Hall.

The County is working on the Williams-Nelson Cartway.

More discussion was held on the vacating of the road on Lot 49 at Wood Lake. Schloesser will meet with Jerry Lamon, of the Cass County Land Dept., on Nov. 21, 2006 to view the property and discuss ownership.

Some of the florescent light bulbs have been picked up at the Canister Station.

Discussed conflict of interest. Discussed repair work needed on the Town Hall. The suggestion was made that gutters should also be installed.

Discussed election. Summary, printed out by ballot counter, was shown to Supervisors.

The county Auditor will notify the Crooked Lake Township voters of the change in the voting place for the March Township elections. Voting will be held in the Fire Hall instead of the Town Hall.

A discussion was held about the Township considering if Township elections should be moved to November.

Payments in full have been received from Nelson and Pfaffs.

The Clerk has sent out 3^rd quarter billing for roadwork by the Township for Cass County, Beulah and Thunder Lake Townships.

At the time all Township records are moved to one location the Clerk will contact the Minnesota Historical Society in Walker to receive permission to destroy all unnecessary information. They provide assistance to review materials and records.

A new printer is needed. MOTION PRAX, 2^ND KEMPER TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK TO PURCHASE A NEW PRINTER THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $175. Motion carried.

Troy Gilcrest was not available to attend the November Board Mtg.

Unity Bank will be financing the new road grader. A certificate in indebtedness is needed. The cost will not exceed $300.

A beer license for the Fire Dept. has been received.

Discussed missing items from the Township room in the Emergency Services Bldg.

The Fire Dept. suggested any excess budget from this year be put in the Major Equipment Fund.

The Clerk was instructed to bill Beulah Township ½ of the cost of the notice concerning clean up day which would amount to $39 and 20% of dumpster costs which would amount to $491.40.

Jack Schuller discussed Heinen lawsuit.

Jerry Abts thanked the Board for the great condition of the Birch Bay Road going by his home.

Discussed Road and Bridge budget. There appears there will be a surplus. The Board considered if more Class 5 should be purchased with the surplus.

MOTION PRAX, 2^ND HALSTENSEN TO ADJOURN. Motion carried

Glen Mechelke, Clerk

Dec. 14, 2006

CROOKED LAKE TOWNSHIP—REGULAR MONTHLY MTG.—DEC. 14, 2006

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

Members present: Halstensen, Switzer, Kemper, Schloesser, Prax, Smith & Mechelke.

Carol Pierce appeared in regard to the new Library in the old Fire Hall. Discussed books and videos. Volunteers would like to expand the size of the Library. 25 volunteers work at the Library. Discussed funding available for the Library. Discussed a free offer of space available elsewhere in the Township for the Library. Discussed heating the Library. A suggestion was made that the Library obtain their own propane tank for heating. The Township is paying the electric bill at the Library.

MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND PRAX TO ALLOW THE LIBRARY TO USE THE NEXT BAY IN THE OLD FIRE HALL TO EXPAND THE LIBRARY. Motion carried.

Discussed the exercise class being held in the Town Hall. Discussed costs involved. Policy for rates to use the Town Hall were discussed.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND KEMPER THAT THE EXERCISE CLASS BECOME A COMMUNITY EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THAT THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THE USE OF THE TOWN HALL. Motion carried.

Discussed if Gerald Brine, Attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Gervais, in regard to vacating the road on lot 49 on East Wood Lake, would be present.

MOTION PRAX, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE THE NOV. 2006 MONTHLY MTG. MINUTES. Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report showed a bank balance of $42,584.96.

Discussed township investments.

Discussed Township pagers. Switzer will handle this.

MOTION PRAX, 2^ND HALSTENSEN TO PAY WARRANTS 11984-12016. Motion carried.

Discussed the old Fire Truck. Lenny Lang will make arrangements to handle this.

Discussed mounting a bracket on the front of the grader to be used for mounting the snowplow. MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND KEMPER TO PURCHASE A MOUNTING BRACKET. Motion carried. Switzer will arrange for delivery of the mounting bracket.

The snowplowing policy for Crooked Lake Township was reviewed.

MOTION KEMPER, 2^ND PRAX TO ADOPT THE PRESENT ANOWPLOWING POLICY FOR 2006-2007. Motion carried. The Clerk will post and arrange for publication.

The Remer Ambulance is looking for new ambulance volunteers.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND PRAX TO PURCHASE A DECAL FOR THE NEW ROAD GRADER. Motion carried.

Discussed class 5 being crushed by Anderson Bros.

Discussed service contract with Nortrax.

Discussed disposal of surplus equipment from the old grader.

Thunder Lake Township needs to be billed their share of gravel on Fehrs Drive beginning near Highway 6 and running to the curve in the road that goes into Thunder Lake Township. Thunder Lake has already paid for gravel in the curve area.

Discussed abandoned can near the Fire Hall.

Discussed Bob Fisher’s request for the Township to install a fence between his property and Luscher’s Park.

Roger Olds has been out scraping and sanding Township roads as needed. Discussed clearing and tree removal along Township roads. The truck will be D.O.T. inspected at the end of the month.

Halstensen reported that the new office for the Treasurer and Clerk is pretty well set up. The phone has been activated with message.

Discussed the request to vacate the road on Lot 49 East Wood Lake that provides access to Canal. The Board felt it was a necessary access to Canal, located in Crow Wing County.

Discussed the service contract, for furnace and air conditioning in the Town Hall, with Cross Lake Sheet Metal. MOTION SWITZER, 2^ND SCHLOESSER TO APPROVE A 3-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE FURNACE. Motion carried.

Discussed salt sand being put on the bridge.

Discussed moving Township election to November. There is an informal Mtg. on the subject being held Friday Dec. 15^th, 2006 at the Cass county Court House in Walker at

2 PM.

Paper trail for the Fire Dept. will be worked on by Schloesser and Kemper.

Discussed the need of training for Supervisors for the Equalization Mtg.

Discussed audit due Jan. 20, 2007/

Discussed the Post Office in Outing. Kemper will make arrangements as to the future delivery of Township mail. Olds will pick up mail at the P.O. Box 5 at the Outing Post Office beginning Monday Dec. 18^th, 2006

Discussed beer license for the Fire Dept.

Township filing notices for the March 13^th, 2007 Township election have been posted and published. Filing dates are Jan. 2^nd- Jan. 16^th, 2007.

MOTION SCHLOESSER, 2^ND HALSTENSEN TO APPROVE A LIQUOR LICENSE TO SELL BEER FOR THE CROOKED LAKE FIRE DEPT. Motion carried.

Discussed the use of alcohol on Township property.

The Hetland--Heinen lawsuit is over.

Legal council for the Township can be changed at any time.

Discussed renting of the Fire Hall by private individuals for private parties.

Discussed County Commissioners meeting schedule.

A thank you card and gift was received from Nortrax.

MOTION HALSTENSEN, 2^ND PRAX TO ADJOURN. Motion carried.

Glen Mechelke, Clerk