​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
November 5, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present Supervisors M Tomczak and J Stegmeir along with Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M. Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda as is, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the October regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal Oct. 1, 2019 - $209,358.62
Income - $7,678.51
Total Expenses - $24,436.26
End Bal. Oct. 31, 2019 - $200,284.87
 
Road Fund - $16,017.47
Road CD - $21,665.37
Road Fund Bal - $37,682.84
Checking CD - $26,443.94
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Oct. 1, 2019 - $28,295.80
Income - $550.00
Expenses - $5,065.79
End Bal Oct. 31, 2019 - $23,780.01
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Oct. 1, 2019 - $2,746.23
Income - $1,502.79
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal Oct. 31, 2019 - $4,249.02
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $105.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $72.86
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $179.98
The Journal – Public Notices for KCWI - $342.40
Gateway General – Town Hall Supplies - $35.41
Greg House – Pucks Point Road Work - $510.00
                                                          Total - $1,830.65
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $1,035.00
Septic Check – State Permitted Maintenance Contract #117669 - $2,000.00
                                                          Total – 3,035.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir reported the leaky grinders are have been repaired by the company that provided them.  The company will continue to repair any others that have a problem in the future.  SEH will pay for this work.  VPL grinder still needs to have some work done.   There is a new member to the district, Kevin Bouma who purchased the Burchell home.  Supervisor Stegmeir brought to the board, the project numbers from last year and the projection of expenditures for next year.  He has created a letter that will be sent out to all the members of the district with this information in it.  The OM&R portion of the service fee will be $76.88 per month per EDU for all connected full EDU’s or $922.56 per EDU per year.  The cost for the seasonal EDU’s will be $38.44 per EDU per month or $461.28 per year.  Combining the Capital Cost and the Operation, Maintenance & Replacement cost results in a total cost of $94.35 per month per EDU or $1132.20 yearly per EDU for the full rate.  For seasonal the total cost would be $55.91 per month per EDU or $670.92 yearly per EDU.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the new EDU amounts and the letter that Supervisor J Stegmeir created, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.  These letters will be sent out in December.
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J Stegmeir reported that the committee is in the process of trying to find land for the treatment areas.  They are also waiting for a response from the Joint Powers Board on questions that had for them.  Some Service Area C residents sent petitions to the township stating that they do not want a sewer district in their area.  The board is researching the process on how to go about holding a special election.
 
Roads – Chairman Kec reported that Greg House had hauled some rock onto Pucks Point Road.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the contract with G House for 2019-20 season, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Community Center – Supervisor M Tomczak said she had plugged in the heat tape and suggested the clerk contact Plunketts Pest Control and ask them to look into our issue with hornets getting into the building.
 
New Business – Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve Resolution 2019-3, Resolution Designating Annual Polling Place, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Supervisor M Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Supervisor J Stegmeir seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
October 1, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present Supervisors M Tomczak and J Stegmeir along with Treasurer D. Callais, Clerk M. Manninen and 1 guest.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Block Grant Meeting to Old Business, Other, seconded by chairman L Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the September regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal Sept. 1, 2019 - $200,482.95
Income - $39,470.22
Total Expenses - $30,594.55
End Bal. Sept. 30, 2019 - $209,358.62
 
Road Fund - $16,017.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $37,526.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Sept. 1, 2019 - $31,254.80
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $2,959.00
End Bal Sept. 30, 2019 - $28,295.80
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Sept. 1, 2019 - $2,746.23
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal Sept. 30, 2019 - $2,746.23
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $113.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $72.61
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $130.05
The Journal – Public Notices for KCWI - $1,138.48
Gateway General – Town Hall Supplies - $13.49
Carol Stegmeir – Reimbursement for renewal of Weebley 2 yrs - $119.00
Fryberger, Buchanan – Analysis re: reverse referendum eligible voters (KCWI)
                                                          Total - $1,706.63
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $959.00
Septic Check – State Permitted Maintenance Contract #117669 - $2,000.00
Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith – Declaration Waiver - $408.00
Onshore Services LLC – Mowing & Trimming at PPSSD Site - $120.00
                                                          Total – 3,487.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir reported that the treatment site has been mowed and weed whipped by Onshore Services, (Zachary Karasek).  The leaky grinders are still being worked on, SEH and USA are working on the solution.  The grommets that came with the grinders were not installed and some kind of goop was used instead that does not adhere to fiberglass.  The company that provided the grinders are sending up a man to do a repair and look over all the grinders.  SEH will pay for that work.  USA warranty work still needs to be done.  There was broken conduit on a grinder at Arrowhead #3.  That will be done this fall.  VPL grinder needs to have some work done also.
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J Stegmeir brought the Resolution 2019-02  to be approved for Service Area G.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve Resolution 2019-02, Resolution to Establish A Subordinate Service District, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.  The township has received one letter from a resident of State Point area to oppose the formation of a sewer district in that area.  John read the law explaining how a reverser referendum works.
 
Roads – Road Supervisor J Stegmeir tool a tour of the roads and they have been graded.  John spoke with G House to take care of the potholes on PPSSD road.  Chairman L Kec will follow up on this.
 
Community Center – Nothing new at this time.
 
Block Grant Meeting – CGBG – SLC gets this every year.  SLC is the only county that gets this grant from HUD.  They are for low income Communities, we are below median as a community.  The board is appointed by the county and that board makes the recommendations.  Use for infrastructure. 
 
New Business – There was a discussion regarding the percentage that the township gets back from the Lake Association for managing the lodging tax.  The percentage was at 5% then dropped to 3%.  This was table to the next meeting.
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Chairman L Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
September 3, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Kec opened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Board members present Supervisors M Tomczak and J Stegmeir along with Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M. Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda with the addition of SLC Amendment to New Business, Other, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the August 6th regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal Aug. 1, 2019 - $202,729.00
Income - $19,481.72
Total Expenses - $21,682.77
End Bal. Aug. 31, 2019 - $200,527.95
 
Road Fund - $16,017.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $37,526.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Aug. 1, 2019 - $33,825.59
Income - $688.21
Expenses - $3,259.00
End Bal Aug. 31, 2019 - $31,254.80
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Aug. 1, 2019 - $2,746.23
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal Aug. 31,2019 - $2,7446.23
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $153.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $69.23
Menards – Town Hall Supplies - $64.88
SLC -  Permit renewal Fee - $60.00
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $519.55
Ryan Tomczak – Gas for mowing and weed whipping at the Town Hall - $300.00
                                                          Total - $1,166.66
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $1,259.00
Septic Check – State Permitted Maintenance Contract #117376 - $2,000.00
                                                          Total – 3,259.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir reported that he is working on closing out PFA stuff.  We had to do a waiver request for real estate.  John asked Mia to write a letter requesting a waiver.  This is required by the Minnesota Management and Budget.  The letter was signed by Chairman L Kec.  A situation report that was started last spring, some of the grinders were leaking.  USA and SEH are looking into this for a fix.  Supervisor J Stegmeir received a land use permit application from SLC regarding a property in the PPSSD District.  He was asked to sign off on this if it has no adverse effect on the districts infrastructure.  The board agreed that there was no problem with this so Supervisor J Stegmeir signed off on it and it will be sent back to the county.
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J Stegmeir reported that the public hearing for service areas C, F, H and J went well.  Supervisor J Stegmeir moved to approve Resolution 2019-01 Resolution to Establish Subordinate Service Districts, Supervisor M Tomczak seconded, all voting aye, motion carried.  This resolution will be posted in The Journal on Saturday, Sept. 7th.  The public hearing for area G will be held on Sept. 9th.  The resolution for area G will be done for our meeting in October.  The Joint Powers Board will be meeting here at the hall on Sept. 23rd at 11:00 am.  Supervisor J Stegmeir will be attending the Block Grant Meeting on Sept. 12th, he would like to try and get some funding from them for starting the new sewer districts.
 
Roads – Noting new.
 
Community Center – Nothing new at this time.
 
New Business – The Township received a request from SLC to review and sign an amendment for the CDBG Program Requalification.
Since 1992, the cities and townships in SLC have partnered with the county to access funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
SLC must requalify with the HUD every three years to continue receiving this funding.  As part of this year’s process, SLC has been notified of required amendments to the agreements between it and the cities and townships. 
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve signing this amendment, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Chairman L Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
August 6, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present Supervisors M Tomczak and J Stegmeir along with Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M. Manninen along with one guest, Mike Daurio.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Chairman L. Kec moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor M Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the July regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal July 1, 2019 - $158,132.56
Income - $111,717.56
Total Expenses - $67,112.12
End Bal. July 31, 2019 - $202,738.00
 
Road Fund - $16,017.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $37,526.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal July 1, 2019 - $14,905.48
Income - $8,570.32
Expenses - $19,650.21
End Bal Julu 31, 2019 - $33,825.59
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal July 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $7,820.00
Expenses - $8,533.19
End Bal July 31,2019 - $2,746.23
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor M Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $147.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $69.23
Greg House – Mowed Arrowhead Trail - $240.00
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $454.96
ULine – Envelopes, Labels for Petition Mailing - $166.36
Viitas Excavating – Pump septic tanks, Septic O&M - $450.00
Gateway Store – Stamps for petition mailing and office use - $66.00
USPS – Postage for mailing petitions - $382.20
Carol Stegmier – Domain name renewal and domain renewal - $151.89
Fryberger, Buchanan,  Smith & Frederick PA - $688.21
                                                          Total - $2,815.85
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $1,142.00
Septic Check – State Permitted Maintenance Contract #117081 - $2,000.00
                                                          Total – 3,142.00
Supervisor M Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – Mike Daurio attended to have the board approve their liquor license.  He and his wife are purchasing Arrowhead Lodge.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve their license, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor J Stegmeir reported that there was water seepage at VPL, Birchgrove and Moosehorn and that USA will be working on that.  Arrowhead Lodge’s grinder leaks on top and that will be worked on also.
Zach Karasek contract.  The board approved a contract with Onshore Services LLC for the 2019/2020 season for mowing and weed whipping at the Pucks Point Waste Water Treatment Facility.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve this contract, seconded by Supervisor J Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
Community Sewer Project -  Supervisor J Stegmeir reported that service areas C,F, H and J all had at least 50% approval from the residents in those areas.  Area G is still short but committee members are still working on this service area.  Supervisor asked that the board approve the notice to be posted in the paper.  Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the Public Hearing to Consider Establishment of a Subordinate Service District in Portions of the Town of Kabetogama, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
The public hearing is set for August 29th at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall.
 
Roads – Noting new.
 
Community Center – Nothing new at this time.
 
New Business – None.
 
Chairman L Kec made motion to adjourn meeting, Supervisor M Tomczak seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

abetogama Township
Regular Meeting
July 2, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present Supervisors M Tomczak and J Stegmeir along with Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M. Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor M Tomczak moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Chairman Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the June regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal June 1, 2019 - $160,522.74
Income - $3,715.53
Total Expenses - $6,134.08
End Bal. June 30, 2019 - $158,104.19
 
Road Fund - $16,017.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $37,526.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal June 1, 2019 - $9,954.48
Income - $8,000.00
Expenses - $3,049.00
End Bal June 30, 2019 - $14,905.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal June 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal June 30,2019 - $3,459.42
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Tomczak, seconded by Chairman Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
  
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $96.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $66.67
Greg House – Mowe Arrowhead Trail - $240.00
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $212.98
                                                          Total - $615.65
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $941.00
Septic Check – State Permitted Maintenance Contract #116664 - $500.00
Septic Check – Retainer - $8,000.00
                                                          Total - 9,441.00
 
Supervisor Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Chairman Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Septic Check is done at the treatment facility and will need to submit closing reports.  There was a problem at one of the resorts in the district but USA will take care of this and it is under warranty.
 
Community Sewer – Here are some results gathered from committee members in each of the areas that will be petitioned.
Service Area C: 75% Favorable
State Point -       18 owners   12 favorable    1 no    1 undecided    4 not contacted
WP Shores -        6 owners     6 favorable
TOTAL                24               18                    1         1                     4  
 
Undecided = Kelsey Kuehn; not contacted = Kapitan, Dugdale, Heusinkveld, Deanovic        
 
Service Area F: 77% 
West                   15 owners    11 favorable   0 no     0 undecided   4 not contacted  
East                    15 owners    12 favorable   1 no     1 undecided   1 not contacted
TOTAL                30                23                   1          1                     5
 
Undecided = Gary Johnson (E);  not Contacted = Gene Tomas (W), Kathy Wilson (W), Barbara Heller (W), Narbo (W), Narbo(E), 
 
Service Area G:  54% favorable
                            13 owners     7 favorable    0 no    1 undecided    5 not contacted
Undecided = Wilkins Resort;  Not contacted =  Jalsa?,  Horrigan, Hebson, Matthews/Rousseau, Oganovich
 
Service Area H:  58%
                             19 owners   11 favorable   1 No    2 undecided    5 not contacted
Undecided = Nasland, Alexander, Not contacted = Buettner, Kelly, Natvig, Hoffman, Janiksela
 
Service Area J:   62%
Cookson               10 owners     6 favorable   2 no    2 undecided
E Duck Bay           6 owners      5 favorable   1 no
TOTAL                  16                11                  3         2
 
 
Roads – No calcium chloride this season.
 
Community Center – Nothing new at this time.
 
New Business – Administrative
 
Supervisor Stegmeir attended a meeting on the range regarding Broadband in our and surrounding areas.  We need a community spearhead from our area to represent us.
 
The Joint Powers Board will be meeting on  September 17, 2019 here at the Town Hall.                                                .
The Hospital Board meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm
 
John would like another board member to attend these meeting for him.  He and Carol will be moving to Washington DC in September for a year to watch their granddaughter.
 
Supervisor Stegmeir made motion to adjourn meeting, Chiarman Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M. Manninen Supervisor M. Tomczak attended the meeting via conference call.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Chairman Kec moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the May regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Tomczak moved to approve the minutes, second by Chairman Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal May 1, 2019 - $171,433.36
Income - $286.32
Total Expenses - $11,196.94
End Bal. May 31, 2019 - $160,522.74
 
Road Fund - $16,092.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $37,601.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal May 1, 2019 - $12,410.48
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $2,456.00
End Bal May 31, 2019 - $9,954.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal May 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal May 31,2019 - $3,459.42
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Tomczak, seconded by Chairman Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
 Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $116.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $35.23
MATIT -  Commercial Package Renewal - $2,659.00
SLC Auditor – AutoMark Machine Maint. - $180.00
Plunkett’s Pest Control – General Pest Control Program May 2019 to April 2020
Greg House – Plow Pucks Point Road last snow storm - $75.00
The Journal – Property Assessments Public Notice - $47.08
                                                          Total - $3,473.31
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $941.00
Septic Check – State Permitted Maintenance Contract #116664 - $500.00
                                                          Total - $1,441.00
 
Chairman Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor Stegmeir was not in attendance to report at this meeting.
 
Community Sewer – A meeting was held on May 22nd to check on the progress that the committee has made in contacting residents or taking calls from residents with questions after receiving their letters.  John asked the members if they have had any calls or contact with property owners on their lists.  Don Breneman said no one has called him yet.  Jeff Krueger had three calls and these property owners all seemed positive for the project.  Lee Herseth has had no calls but has spoken with a few property owners and the ones he has spoken to all seem to be on board.  Area F seems to have the number of votes that it would take to get things going.  All other committee members will get their information to John for our next meeting on the 26th of June.  We hope to get petitions out by the end of June.
 
Roads – Supervisor Tomczak reported that she asked the county to regrade Northern Lights Road.
 
Community Center – Chiarman Kec will ask TJ Sather to look at the water line regarding installing a new filter.
 
New Business - None
 
Supervisor Tomczak made motion to adjourn meeting, Chiarman Kec seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
May 7, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Supervisor M. Tomczak, Treasurer D. Callais and Clerk M. Manninen along with two guests, Bob DeGross the Superintendent of VNP and St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda moving New Business up to the Public Comment Period, seconded by Chairman Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer Deana Callais read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal April 1, 2019 - $168,775.59
Income - $6,006.03
Total Expenses - $3,348.26
End Bal. April 30,2019 - $171,433.36
 
Road Fund - $16,677.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $38,186.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2019 - $13,708.48
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $1,298.00
End Bal April 30, 2019 - $12,410.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal April 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal April 30,2019 - $3,459.42
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Tomczak, seconded by Chairman Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $145.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone - $0.00
Business Essentials – Supplies - $69.72
Lakes Gas Co - $327.97
SLC – 2nd Half Plowing 18-19 - $585.00
Endicia – Postage - $50.00
SLC Auditor – Waste Assessment - $280.00
Menards – 50 LB Extra Course Salt for Town Hall
VNP Association – Membership - $150.00
Super One Foods – Supplies - $11.97
                                                          Total - $1,665.47
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $98.00
Septic Check – State Permitted Maintenance Contract #116443
Viitas Excavating – Service Call - $510.00
MN Pollution Control Agency – Annual Permit - $505.00
Greg House – Plow PPSSD Treatment Facility Site - $100.00
                                                          Total - $2,213.00
 
Supervisor Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
New Business –
 
County Commissioner Paul McDonald spoke on his past teaching experiences and work leading up to becoming commissioner.  He asked if the audience had any questions or concerns.   Supervisors J. Stegmeir and L. Kec voiced concerns and discussed what they would like to see happen in our area. 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Supervisor Stegmeir reported that the valve issue has been resolved the work being done by Viitas Excavating Inc. . 
 
Community Sewer – Supervisor Stegmeir reported that the letters have been sent out to residents in specific areas along the lakeshore.  A meeting is to be held on May 22nd to check on the progress that the committee has made in contacting residents or taking calls from residents with questions after receiving their letters.
 
Roads – Nothing to report at this time.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir would like to see a recreational trail committee put together.
 
Community Center – Chairman Tomczak will contact Mark Worthman for an additional filter on the water system.  Supervisor Kec fixed the problem with the urinal in the men’s restroom.
 
 
Supervisor Stegmeir made motion to adjourn meeting, Supervisor Tomczak seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
April 9,2019
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor J.Stegmeir, Supervisor L.Kec and Deputy Clerk C.Stegmeir.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Kec moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the March regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Deputy Clerk Carol Stegmeir read Treasurer’s report.
Financial Report
Checking
Beg Bal March 1, 2019 - $172,837.33
Income - $1176.36
Total Expenses - $5,238.10
End Bal. March 31,2019 - $168,775.69
 
Road Fund - $16,752.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $38,261.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal March 1, 2019 - $14,546.48
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $838.00
End Bal March 31, 2019 - $13,708.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal March 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal March 31,2019 - $3,459.42
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Kec, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
  
Claims – Chairman Tomczak read the claims.
 
Township Claims
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $149.00
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet - $101.81
Carol Stegmeir – Election Judge for Annual Elections - $48.00
Betsey Warrington – Election Judge for Annual Elections - $48.00
Rocky Lehto – Moderator for Annual Meeting - $50.00
Endicia – Postage - $50.00
Intuit, QuickBooks Software – Upgrade to 2019 - $598.45
Greg House – Plowing Pucks Point Road - $75.00
                                                          Total - $1,120.26
PPSSD Claims
North Star Electric - $138.00
Greg House – Plow PPSSD Treatment Facility Site - $100.00
                                                          Total - $238.00
 
Supervisor Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
Comment Period – None
 
Old Business –
PPSSD – Supervisor Stegmeir reported as of March 2019, PPSSD treatment center is back online after being shut down for the winter. Township incurred approximately $1,000 in extra maintenance expenses this past winter. Expenses were related to pumping problems on one property site/unit.
 
PPSSD troubleshooting. Crandall’s septic service pumped one property unit’s waste as needed until early April, when Septic Check was able to come in and steam out system to determine cause of problems. It was determined problems were caused by faulty Check Ball and not a frozen system.
 
Supervisor Stegmeir submitted a form for review and approval. There is a sale pending for a property in PPSSD. Current property owner has not hooked up to sewer system and potential buyer is interested in hooking up to PPSSD. Form will be used by buyer to request hookup. Chairman Tomczak made motion to approve form. Supervisor Kec seconded, all voting aye motion approved.
 
Community Sewer – Supervisor Stegmeir reported Kabetogama Clean Water Initiative (KCWI) Steering Committee has been meeting regularly. Committee will be sending informational letter to all property owners explaining their intent to personally contact property owners to determine if there is interest in setting up a Subordinate Sewer System. After personally contacting property owners the steering committee intends to organize a petition for a subordinate service district in service areas C,F,G,H and J.. Supervisor Stegmeir requested Township cover postage and clerk time expenses related to sending the letters. Chairman Tomczak made motion to cover expenses, Supervisor Kec seconded, all voting aye motion passed.
 
Roads - Supervisor Stegmeir reported Township roads are in good condition. Repair needed  on a  culvert on the Pucks Point road near GrandView Lodge.
 
Community Center – Chairman Tomczak reported She and Betsey Warrington did a deep clean of Town Hall kitchen
 
John Reamer, a summer resident who previously donated flag pole and US Flag, donated a Minnesota flag. US and Minnesota Flag are displayed on Township flag pole.
 
Chairman Tomczak concerned about sediment seeping into water. She will contact Kolstad Olson to see if adjusting position of the pump in the Town Hall well will help eliminate sediment coming into water.
 
New Business
Local Board of Appeals and Equalization - Chairman reminded supervisors of Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting scheduled for Thursday April 18, 2019. Supervisors Tomczak, Kec and Stegmeir and Deputy Clerk C. Stegmeir will be attending.
 
Voyageurs National Park Association – Chairman Tomczak reported Township received letter requesting financial donation to Voyageurs National Park Association. Discussion followed. Supervisor Kec made motion to support association at shooting star level of $150.00 donation. Supervisor Stegmeir seconded, all voting aye, motion passed.
 
Liquor Licenses – Chairman Tomczak requested following liquor license for review and renewal: Arrowhead Lodge, Kab Outdoors, Kecs Kove, The Ledge, Pines of Kabetogama and Pine Aire, and Sandy Point Resort.
 
Discussion followed, Supervisor Stegmeir made motion to approve liquor licenses, ChairmanTomczak seconded, all voting aye motion passed.
 
Lodging Tax Letters – Kabetogama Lake Association requested Township Supervisors review Four Lodging Tax Letters. Letters address licensing and tax requirements for vacation rentals by owners. Chairman Tomczak read letters aloud, discussion followed. Supervisor Kec made motion to approve letters, Chairman Tomczak seconded, all voting aye, motion passed. Kabetogama Lake Association will be responsible for tracking vacation rentals by owner and mailing appropriate letters as needed. Letters will be written on Township stationary.
 
May 7th Township meeting – Paul McDonald, St. Louis County Commissioner for our area will attend our May 7th Township meeting. Supervisor Stegmeir will assemble flyer to post throughout community promoting May meeting. Commissioner McDonalds appearance will also be advertised on Township website page and Township sign.
 
Supervisor Kec made motion to adjourn meeting, Supervisor Stegmeir seconded, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Stegmeir, Deputy Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
March 5, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisor Stegmeir, Treasurer Callais and Clerk Manninen along with 5 guests.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Stegmeir asked to add Operators Agreement Renewal for PPSSD to new business, Chairman Tomczak moved to approve the agenda seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the February regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Supervisor Stegmeir to approve the minutes, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Callais.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal February 1, 2019 –  $180,660.13
Income – 2,600.07
Total Expenses - $10,422.87
End Bal. February 28, 2019 – $172,837.33
 
Road Fund - $17,232.47
Road CD - $21,508.69
Road Fund Bal - $38,741.16
Checking CD - $26,200.65
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. February 1, 2019 - $17,665.48
Income - $0.00
Expenses - $3,119.00
End Bal. February 28, 2019 - $14,546.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. February 1, 2019 - $3,459.42
Income - $0.00
Expenses – $0.00
End Bal. February 28, 2019 - $3,459.42  
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Stegmeir, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $101.81
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $161.00
Business Essentials – Office Supplies - $114.51
Greg House – Plowing of Pucks Point Road - $480.00
Menards – Town Hall Supplies - $20.70
                                           Total - $878.02
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $2,500.00
                             North Star Elec. - $919.00
                             Greg House – Plowing of PPSSD Treatment Facility - $200.00
                                           Total - $3,619.00
Chairman Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
 
 
Speakers: 
 
Bob DeGross, Voyageurs National Park Superintendent, Ryan Maki, Voyageurs National Park Aquatics Ecologist, Emily Nelson, Northern St. Louis County SWCD.
Jim Yount, Kooch Technology Initiative, Blandon Foundation.
Fire Chief, Larry Warrington, KFD
 
Bob DeGross began by explaining what here was to discuss.  Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) treatment, Dark Sky Park designation and land transfer with BLM.  Bob introduced Ryan Maki who is the VNP Aquatics Ecologist and Emily Nelson who is the AIS coordinator from North St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District.   In 2018 North St. Louis County SWCD sought funding through State sources to increase AIS decontamination treatment opportunities in the Kab area.  The Kabetogama Lake Association sought funding to potentially place a CD3 AIS education and cleaning station in the community.  Neither request was funded.  It is Bob’s understanding that committees responsible for he funding sources have indicated interest in potentially funding one, or both, of the requests in the future.  The Park is in support of these efforts and their interest in working closely with the community to assure that thoughtful placement of any infrastructure or operation is discussed and agreed to by all parties involved.  Emily Nelson explained the level 1 and level 2 units.  Level 1  is called a CD3 (clean, drain, dry, dispose) self-service unit operable 24/7 by the public that has tools to clean, drain, dry, dispose with a wet dry vac and other tools and attachments..  The level 2 unit is a self-contained, hot water, high-pressure unit.  Hot water is used to kill AIS that may be on the watercraft and high pressure removes anything that may be attached.  The unit holds 400 gallons of water that is collected on a reclamation mat, filtered, and reused.  Emily gave a background of participation.  19 resorts, campgrounds and marinas signed a Private Launch Partnership Agreement to inspect entering and exiting watercraft at their respective private access.  These were on Lake Vermillion and Pelican Lake.  28 resort owners /employees completed an online resort AIS watercraft inspector training.  15 out of 19 resorts uploaded watercraft inspections.  1 resort (Vermillion Dam Lodge) had a North St. Louis SWCD inspector staffed at their private access during Saturday turn-over, fishing seminars and a misk8ie tournament.  The inspector conducted 132 inspections.    Future plans are to increase the number of resorts inspecting watercraft.  Increase the number of lakes with resorts that inspect water craft and continue partnership with Cass and Itasca Counties to regionally increase inspection efforts at private accesses as a part of the Initiative Foundation Multi-Region Ambassador Program:   AIS Prevention Partnership.  Also to explore training options allowing greater flexibility o meet demands of resorts interested in conduction inspections. 
Voyageurs National Park is seeking designation as a Dark Sky Park through the International Dark Sky Association.  Astronomy related tourism to experience unaltered dark sky conditions is coming a big sector of the travel industry.  Voyageurs National park will be working over the next few years to complete documentation required to meet guidelines to be designated as a Dark Sky Park.  They will also be working with other land management agencies (ISFS and Ont. Provincial Parks) within the Heart of the Continent Partnership geotourism region to obtain this designation.
Recently legislation passed by the Senate allowing for BLM lands within the park boundaries, about 39 islands to be transferred to the VNP.  This would clearly define management roles on those lands. This legislation has yet to pass through the House of Representatives and be sent to the President to be signed into law.
              Jim Yount from the Kooch Technology Initiative spoke on broadband related technology for our area. He had three topics to discuss with us.  Expanding the broadband infrastructure in our area, the use of Co-Working space and finally Public WiFi access.  They applied for and became a Blandin Broadband Community which is a two year process which began in January.  During that process Blandin provides a lot of knowledge and logistical support, organization support and training.  The program also has up to $25,000 in research and $75,000 in grant money available.  Together, they will work to increase access use of and local skills for the world wide web by partnering with service providers, funding institutions and stakeholders throughout our community.  Co-Work Space is a building or a business which can be non-profit where you have the members pay to come and go whenever they need the service of the internet.  It can be set up in a business environment where you’ve got business desks, excellent internet and possibly coffee, meeting rooms, kitchenette etc.  Most people who use this are individuals who have their own business who work out of their own homes but maybe don’t have the best internet or just want a different environment to work in.  People on vacation who have the need to get work done while on vacation.  These can be set up with a door with a card swipe to enter with.  With a better broadband infrastructure this area could have public internet access areas.  We will work closely with Kooch Technology Initiative and Jim Yount to get our area included.  The Blandin Foundation grant money $75,000 is to be split up among a bunch of different projects.  The most they can spend on any one project is $25,000.  They want them to focus on $5,000 projects and in those they may require a one to one match.  Or a three to one match where ¼ of the total money comes from other sources besides Blandin. 
              Fire Chief Larry Warrington has asked the township to budget to the fire department $38,000.00 on the 2020 levy.  They are asking St. Louis County for $35,000.00 which comes from the unorganized township they serve.  His projected budget is as follows:  Building - $15,000; Insurance - $11,000; Utilities - $11,000; Vehicle Maint. - $9,000; Training - $8,000; Medical - $12,000; Other - $5,000.
 
 
 
 
Old Business –
             
PPSSD  -   Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the 2019 PPSSD Operators Agreement with Septic Check, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  The Governor has requested a Bonding Bill.  The Joint Powers Board has requested $250,000 or so from clean water which will be going to Ash River and Kabetogama. 
 
Community Sewer -  The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall. 
 
Roads & Trails – Nothing new at this time.
Community Building/Town Hall – Nothing new at this time.
Other – Supervisor Stegmeir attended the Hospital Board.  John has volunteered to sit at Mental Health Committee that they are trying to put together for this area.  It is the Mental Health Initiative.  John would like the board members to think about how we identify needs for our area?
The board again reviewed the levy for the annual meeting next week.
NEW BUSINESS –
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to change the date of the April board meeting to the 9th of April so Supervisor Kec could attend, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
Our new County Commissioner would like to attend the May 7th regular board meeting.
St. Urho’s is on March 16th with a potluck at 5:30 and kids games at 4:30 here at the Town Hall.
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 pm. Seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
February 5, 2019
Draft
 
Chairman Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Board members present were Supervisors Stegmeir, Treasurer Callais, Clerk Manninen and Deputy Clerk Stegmeir.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve the agenda seconded by chairman Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried,
 
Minutes – The minutes for the January regular meeting were reviewed. Motion by Supervisor Stegmeir to approve the minutes, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Callais.
Financial Report
Checking –
Beg Bal January 1, 2019 –  $175,611.84
Income – 9,012.05
Total Expenses - $4,897.57
End Bal. January 31, 2019 – $179,276.32
 
Road Fund - $17,532.47
Road CD - $21,423.70
Road Fund Bal - $38,956.17
Checking CD - $26,103.57
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal. January 1, 2019 - $30,941.70
Income - $627.09
Expenses - $13,903.31
End Bal. January 31, 2019 - $17,665.48
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg. Bal. January 1, 2019 - $2,406.11
Income - $8,873.31
Expenses – $7,820.00
End Bal. January 31, 2019 - $3,459.42  
 
The Treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Supervisor Stegmeir, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk Manninen read the claims.
 
Frontier Phone Co. – Phone and Internet – $71.81
North Star Electric – Town Hall - $151.00
SLC Auditor – Online Election Judge Training - $29.70
Lakes Gas Co. – Fuel - $279.88
SLC Assoc. of Townships – Dues - $471.24
Endicia – Stamp Stock - $209.75
The Journal – Election Notice - $34.24
Business Essentials – Printer Ink - $91.99
Greg House – Plowing of Pucks Point Road - $300.00
                                           Total - $1,629.61
PPSSD Claims – Septic Check - $4,000.00
                             North Star Elec. - $1,030.00
                             Greg House – Plowing of PPSSD Treatment Facility - $200.00
                                           Total - $5,230.00
Chairman Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Comment Period:   None
 
Old Business –
             
PPSSD  -   Supervisor Stegmeir reported one grinder has frozen up at one of the residents of Pucks Point so pumping will be done until Spring when it can be fixed.  Supervisor Stegmeir moved to approve Puck’s Point Subordinate Sewer District Rates Ordinance 16-3 revised in December for the FY 2019, seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  We are waiting on the new contract with Septic Check.  The next Joint Powers Board meeting will be held on February 27, 2019.
 
Community Sewer -  The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall.
 
Roads & Trails – Nothing new at this time.
Community Building/Town Hall – Nothing new at this time.
Other – None
NEW BUSINESS –
Board of Audit – Clerk Manninen read her report to the board as did Treasurer Callais.  Both reports matched.  Chairman Tomczak moved to approve the Board of Audit findings, seconded by Supervisor Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.
The board reviewed the levy for the annual meeting.
Supervisor Stegmeir moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 pm. Seconded by Chairman Tomczak, all voting aye
Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk