​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
January 3, 2023
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Warrington, Supervisor T. Tomczak, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M. Manninen and three guests.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Chairman L. Kec moved to approve the January 3rd agenda, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the December 6th, 2022, regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal Dec. 1, 2022 - $304,661.78
Deposits - $223,992.53
Total Expenses - $301,592.42
End Bal. Dec. 31, 2022 - $304,661.78
 
Road Fund - $36,192.16
Road CD - $22,215.09
Road Fund Bal - $58,407.25
Checking CD - $27,288.13
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Dec. 1, 2022 - $36,117.70
Deposits - $41,922.73
Expenses - $3,960.37
End Bal Dec. 31, 2022 - $74,080.06
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Dec. 1, 2022 - $4,549.17
Deposits - $8,229.70
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. Dec. 31, 2022 - $12,778.87
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor T. Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $10,035.04
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $120.00
 
Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
Guests Bob DeGross, Voyageurs National Park Superintendent and Mark Denker Voyageurs National Park temporary Facility Manager.  Bob reported that there will be some potential late winter or early spring burns on Kabetogama at Tom Cade Bay, Erwin Bay and Daley Bay.  He mentioned that residents or resort owners could benefit from meeting with the park and the DNR to help get permits for restoring their docks from last year’s flood.  Bob will contact the township later to find a good time and date to have a meeting with everyone that would be interested.
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Some small issues have come up but are being taken care of at this time.  Plowing for the treatment site was discussed and Supervisor L. Kec will contact G. House regarding this matter.
 
Community Sewer Project – SEH Engineer Bob Stark sent a memo to the board stating that the process for this sewer project is still moving forward.  Nothing new to report currently.
 
Roads – Plowing on Pucks Point road was discussed and Supervisor L. Kec will contact G. House on this matter.
 
Community Center –  Lakes Gas Co. asked that we make a trail to the propane tank so the driver can get to our tank easier.  The board will work on this matter.
 
Other – The county has not reported any decision as to installing a snowmobile crossing sign here at Kabetogama at this time.
 
New Business – None
 
Supervisor T. Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
December 6, 2022
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Warrington, Supervisor T. Tomczak, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M. Manninen and two guests.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the agenda with one change, move Community Sewer to the beginning of the meeting, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the November 1st regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal Nov. 1, 2022 - $208,181.22
Deposits - $107,023.58
Total Expenses - $10,543.02
End Bal. Nov. 30, 2022 - $304,661.78
 
Road Fund - $37,078.10
Road CD - $22,215.09
Road Fund Bal - $59,293.19
Checking CD - $27,288.13
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Nov. 1, 2022 - $46,627.47
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $10,509.77
End Bal Nov. 30, 2022 - $36,117.70
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Oct. 1, 2022 - $4,549.17
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. Oct. 31, 2022 - $4,549.17
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor T. Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $210,015.03
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $5,446.36
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   The special assessment has come in for the district.  This money is split between operation and maintenance and the Capitol Dept Reduction accounts.
 
Community Sewer Project – SEH Engineer Bob Stark from Ely attended the meeting to give an update on the project.  The project is working on Zone 3 and then 5 through 8. Preliminary estimates of the design flow were generated from the resident surveys and the St. Louis County Land Explorer data base. Bob explained further how they have come up with flow estimates.  Approximately 80 surveys were returned.  The information from these returned surveys and the Land Explorer date base is adequate for generating the design flow estimates needed to request effluent limits from the MPCA.  Another primary purpose for the survey was to gain information on the location of buried infrastructure on individual parcels.  This will be useful in developing preliminary layouts for piping and other project infrastructure.  Follow up surveys may be sent if needed to continue to proceed with the facility plan preparation.
Additional investigation on potential wastewater treatment site is continuing.  The site that was identified earlier is not large enough for the estimated design flow but could be used if flow equalization were included to reduce the higher flows that would occur on weekends and holidays during the active season.
SEH will be contacting the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to initiate their determination of effluent limits.  Evaluation of potential wastewater disposal sites and the impact the flow equalization could have on the size of the disposal site and size of the treatment facility will continue.
John Stegmeir sent a request out asking the State to consider a land exchange with St. Louis County for the properties we have determined to be adequate for a treatment site.  Additionally, the township has requested that the State and St. Louis County consider a land exchange for the parcel at Woodenfrog Campground that the Township currently leases from the State for its Puck’s Point Community Sewer treatment site.
 
Roads – Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the changes to the 2022/2023 contract with Greg House, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Community Center – The Christmas party will be held here at the Town Hall on December 10th.  The floor at the hall will be stripped and then rewaxed after Christmas.
 
Other – The county has not reported any decision as to installing a snowmobile crossing sign here at Kabetogama at this time.
 
New Business – Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve Resolution 2022-02 Designating Annual Polling Place, Seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Supervisor T. Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
November 1, 2022
Draft
 
Supervisor L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Warrington, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M. Manninen and calling in was John Stegmeir.  Supervisor T. Tomczak was unable to attend.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the October 4th regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal Oct. 1, 2022 - $210,036.97
Deposits - $23,527.32
Total Expenses - $25,383.07
End Bal. Oct. 31, 2022 - $208,181.22
 
Road Fund - $32,462.10
Road CD - $22,215.09
Road Fund Bal - $54,677.19
Checking CD - $27,288.13
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Oct. 1, 2022 - $52,639.25
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $6,011.78
End Bal Oct. 31, 2022 - $46,627.47
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Oct. 1, 2022 - $4,549.17
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. Oct. 31, 2022 - $4,549.17
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $7,387.96
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $7,301.78
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Lee Herseth completed the work he needed to get done.  There was some issue at the Brattebo property.  It may have been issues with a valve.  The power was turned off and the problem started then.  Dave Cook turned the power back on which helped.  This still needs to be looked into.  Supervisor L. Warrington will make some calls.   Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the Maintenance Agreement with Septic Check, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.  Clerk Manninen along with John Stegmeir explained the operation and capitol cost for the PPSSD for 2022 and projected for 2023.  EDU’s for next year will be 108.29 for the full time residents and 62.88 for the seasonal residents.
 
Community Sewer Project – Soil testing is still ongoing, and they may have found a couple of good areas of state land for the systems.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to allow John Stegmeir to contact the state regarding a possible land exchange for the sewer system.  He will try to incorporate the Woodenfrog land that we have a lease within this deal also.  Motion seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried. Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve Resolution 2022-01 Establishing Position of Subordinate Sewer District Consultant, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
SEH memo from Bob Stark Project Engineer.
Project Schedule:  SEH sent out 130 questionnaires, a total of 79 of the surveys were returned as of this meeting but they are sporadically coming in.  Surveys have not been returned from a total of 31 different property contacts representing 51 parcels.  SEH may send out a follow-up survey request to these property contacts if the surveys that were received are found to be inadequate for generation of reliable short and long term flow estimates.
The next step, SEH will tabulate the survey data that has been returned and present that data to the board at the December meeting.  SEH will be contacting the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to initiate their determination of effluent limits after a sufficient number of forms are returned and a reliable estimate of the anticipated flow can be made.
 
Roads – Nothing
 
Community Center – The electrical outlets have all been changed out.  The septic tanks at the Town Hall were pumped out before the Hunters supper.  The Christmas party will be held here at the Town Hall on December 10th. 
 
Other – The county has not reported any decision as to installing a snowmobile crossing sign here at Kabetogama at this time.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to donate $500.00 to Team Rubicon, seconded by supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
New Business – Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
October 4, 2022
Draft
 
Supervisor T. Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Warrington, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M. Manninen and calling in was John Stegmeir.  Supervisor L. Kec was unable to attend.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the September 6th regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal Sept. 1, 2022 - $261,513.95
Deposits - $27,929.21
Total Expenses - $79,406.19
End Bal. Sept. 30, 2022 - $210,036.97
 
Road Fund - $32,624.30
Road CD - $22,215.09
Road Fund Bal - $54,839.39
Checking CD - $27,288.13
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Sept. 1, 2022 - $57,676.25
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $5,037.00
End Bal Sept. 30, 2022 - $52,639.35
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Sept. 1, 2022 - $4,549.17
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. Sept. 30, 2022 - $4,549.17
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $7,622.55
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,947.00
 
Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Some electrical work needs to be done at VPL.  Supervisors T. Tomczak and L. Kec will contact Lee Herseth to do the work.
 
Community Sewer Project – Soil testing has been done but so far not one of the properties have been determined to be useful. 
SEH memo from Bob Stark Project Engineer.
Project Schedule:  SEH sent out 130 questionnaires.  Approximately 65 of the surveys were returned as of this meeting.
Bob Whitmyer of Matrix Soils & Systems visited one of the potential wastewater treatment plant sites.  He determined that the site he examined did not have enough suitable area for the size of the treatment plant that was planned.  SEH will look at options, including flow equalization to see if the site footprint can be reduced.  Mr. Whitmyer will also be looking at an alternative site next week.
The next step, SEH will tabulate the survey data that has been returned and present that data to the board at the November meeting.  SEH will be contacting the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to initiate their determination of effluent limits after a sufficient number of forms are returned and a reliable estimate of the anticipated flow can be made.
 
Roads – Nothing
 
Community Center – Nothing
 
Other – The county has not reported any decision as to installing a snowmobile crossing sign here at Kabetogama at this time.
 
New Business –
 
There was a discussion regarding a donation to Team Rubicon.  The board will address this at the November meeting.
 
The board discussed writing a resolution that would give John Stegmeir the authority to work on both sewer districts with Supervisors T. Tomczak and L. Warrington.  This will be discussed at the November meeting.
 
The work that Clerk M. Manninen and John Stegmeir have been doing with FEMA has been going very well.  Gentry Salter, FEMA has been very helpful, and this process should not take long at all.  Our next meeting will be held here at the Town Hall on October 17th, 9 am.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
September 6, 2022
Draft
 
Vice Chairman J. Stegmeir opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Kec, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen and three guest.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the August 2nd regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal August 1, 2022 - $268,133.60
Deposits - $18,239.01
Total Expenses - $24,858.66
End Bal. August 31, 2022 - $261,513.95
 
Road Fund - $34,624.30
Road CD - $22,181.54
Road Fund Bal - $56,805.84
Checking CD - $27,288.13
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal August 1, 2022 - $64,488.92
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $6,812.67
End Bal August 31, 2022 - $57,676.25
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal August 1, 2022 - $2,448.50
Deposits - $2,100.67
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. August 31, 2022 - $4,549.17
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Kec, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $36,998.56
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $5,802.00
 
Supervisor L. Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – Concerns were voiced regarding the sub-contractors doing the work for Paul Bunyan.  Many residents have had numerous utilities cut during this process.
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Supervisor J. Stegmeir reported that during the process of digging in the new fiber optic line at the Dennis Johnson property his sewer line was cut, and the tank had to be pumped twice.  The sub-contractor will pay the township back for the pumping.  During the flood period the electric bill has been higher, and more chemical has been used so the cost of operation and maintenance will most likely go up.  One valve in the treatment building had to be replaced.  An air valve will be replaced in early October that froze from last winter.
 
Community Sewer Project – SEH memo from Bob Stark Project Engineer.
Project Schedule:  SEH sent out the resident survey documents to the property owners in the study area.  These consisted of a short project description, a questionnaire regarding location of any known wells and wastewater facilities on each property.  An aerial photograph of each property was included so property owners can note the location of wells, septic facilities, and any other infrastructure of interest.  The survey also queried property owners on future plans they have that could impact wastewater generation rates.  SEH is coordinating a site visit with Bob Whitmyer (Matrix Soils & Systems) to visit two potential sites for the treatment facilities.  Based on his findings, we will either evaluate one or both sites further or look for other alternatives.  After the surveys are returned, SEH will compile the information, estimate the design flow and will submit a request for preliminary effluent limits from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
 
The Joint Powers Board will be meeting here at the Town Hall on September 21st at 10:00 am.
 
Roads – G. House has completed work on the Pucks Point Road.  All the remaining sand from here at the Town Hall has been used for work on State Point Road and Melheims Road.  VNP purchased sand to use on tent pads.
 
Community Center – Marlene Tomczak would like someone to look at the outlets in the Town Hall.  They are supposed to be childproof but they are adult proof also.  Most of them you cannot plug into.  We would like to maybe get them changed out.  Supervisor L. Kec will contact an electrician to look into this matter.
 
Other – The county has not reported any decision as to installing a snowmobile crossing sign here at Kabetogama at this time.
 
Supervisors -  
 
Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to appoint Tim Tomczak to replace Brigette Master, who resigned in August, as a supervisor to fill out her term until the March 2023 election, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec all voting aye motion carried.
 
Supervisor John Stegmeir presented his letter of resignation as of Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  John has offered his services regarding PPSSD and the new subordinate sewer district until the new supervisors have become confident in overseeing these projects.  Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to accept John’s resignation, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.  Supervisor L. Kec moved to appoint Larry Warrington to hold the office of Supervisor replacing J. Stegmeir, until the March 2023 election, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.  The town board thanks John for his dedicated 8 years of service.
 
New Business –
 
Supervisor L. Kec moved to retain John on to oversee the sewer districts until the new supervisors become more familiar with the process, seconded by T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Supervisor L. Kec volunteered to take over roads and trails and Supervisors T. Tomczak will oversee the new sewer district along with John and Supervisor L. Warrington will oversee PPSSD sewer project along with John.  John will help the clerk and treasurer become familiar with the numbers (finances) for the districts.
 
Supervisor T. Tomczak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
August 2, 2022
Draft
 
Chairman B. Master opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Kec Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, and Clerk M Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the agenda with the following additions to new business, Lakes Gas, Dist. 10 MATIT, Liquor License Approval, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the July 5th regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal July 1, 2022 - $216,495.36
Deposits - $93,618.86
Total Expenses - $42,199.29
End Bal. July 31, 2022 - $267,914.93
 
Road Fund - $34,918.96
Road CD - $22,181.54
Road Fund Bal - $57,100.50
Checking CD - $27,288.13
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal July 1, 2022 - $42,422.63
Deposits - $25,919.29
Expenses - $3,853.00
End Bal July 31, 2022 - $64,488.92
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal July 1, 2022 - $4,959.73
Deposits - $5,308.77
Expenses - $7,820.00
End Bal. July 31, 2022 - $2,448.50
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Kec, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $3,109.14
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $11,673.00
Supervisor L. Kec 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 things are going good for now. 
 
Community Sewer Project – SEH memo from Bob Stark Project Engineer.
Project Schedule:  SEH is completing the resident survey documents that will be sent to each property owner in the study area.  These will consist of a short project description, a questionnaire regarding location of any known wells and wastewater facilities on each property.  An aerial photograph of each property will be included so property owners can note the location of wells, septic facilities and any other infrastructure of interest.  The survey will also query property owners on future plans they have that could impact wastewater generation rates.  It is anticipated that the survey documents will be mailed next week.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Locations:  SEH is coordinating a site visit with Bob Whitmyer (Matrix Soils & Systems) to visit two potential sites for the treatment facilities.  Based on his findings, we will either evaluate one or both of these sites further or look for other alternatives.
Next Steps:  After the surveys are returned, SEH will estimate the design flow and will submit a request for preliminary effluent limits from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
 
The Township has entered into a Grant Agreement with the MN Pollution Control Agency.  The township will pay no less than 25% under this grant.  The grant is for $300,000.00 and the township match is $75,000.00.  The project is titled the South Shore Community Sewer.
 
Canister Site – Chairman B. Master contacted St. Louis County regarding the canister site.  She spoke to Steve Peletrain.  There is an attendant there on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.  The attendant calls in to have the recycle bins picked up and they have 48 hours to collect them.  That does not seem to be happening and there is much garbage being put into the recycle bins also.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir will contact Paul McDonald and speak with him regarding this matter.
 
 
Roads – We need to begin working on the State Point Road.  We will put down an inch or two of sand and then use gravel over that.  G. House will do some work on the Pucks Point Road and Melheims road.
 
Community Center – Nothing new and the cook stove issue is still being looked at.  Possible we will have Lakes Gas come in and check it over for leaks.
 
Other – The county has not come up here to look at the area we want to have a snowmobile crossing sign at.  They will come up in August.
 
Flood Clean up – Team Rubicon is currently here to assist with the clean up along with a large group from Thistledew Boot camp and a group of Youth volunteers.  There are some CC crews here that were supposed to work up in International Falls but are not need as yet so they came here to help.  Sandbags have been removed from Sandy Point Resort, Char Browns to the amount of 24,000, Sunrise Resort had 3,000 and Northern Lights Resort will have bags removed tomorrow, 5,000.  St. Louis County has been terrific in hauling out these sandbags.  Three side by sides were used to haul bags from Sunrise to the county truck to haul out because trailers could not be used in the small area.  Voyageurs National Park helped haul with one of their trailers also.
 

 
New Business –  
 
Chairman Brigette Master gave her resignation from this position effective August 2, 2022.  She and her family recently purchased property in International Falls and have moved there.  The board thanks her for her service.  The board will be looking for someone to fill this vacancy.
 
Clerk Manninen is to contact Lakes Gas to get the current propane price and decide how to proceed from there.
 
Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the liquor license for Kab Outdoors, seconded by Supervisor S. Stegmeir, all voting aye, motion carried.  Clerk Manninen will send the signed copy to the county.
 
Cook Hospital has passed a resolution to approve the levy of 1.5 million for this district, the same as before.
 
Supervisor L. Kec made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chairman B. Master, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
July 5, 2022
Draft
 
Chairman B. Master opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Kec Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen along with 2 guests.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the June 7th regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal June 1, 2022 - $224,203.94
Deposits - $1,100.00
Total Expenses - $8,808.58
End Bal. June 30, 2022 - $216,495.36
 
Road Fund - $34,918.96
Road CD - $22,181.54
Road Fund Bal - $57,100.50
Checking CD - $27,288.13
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal June 1, 2022 - $45,966.63
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,544.00
End Bal June 30, 2022 - $42,422.63
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal June 1, 2022 - $4,959.73
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. June 30, 2022 - $4,959.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Kec, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $2,589.14
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,544.00
Supervisor L. Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – Mike Daurio from Arrowhead resort asked about the canister site not having the recycle canisters replaced in a timely manner.  More gravel needs to be hauled into the canister site also. The township will investigate this.  Char Brown was asking about the removal of sandbags from her property.  The county has set up dates for this removal and the township is getting volunteers to help get the bags out to the end of the driveway for the county to pick them up.
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Supervisor J. Stegmeir reported that things are going good for now.  There was one issue at Grandview resort, and it was taken care of.
 
Community Sewer Project – SEH ‘s work effort during June has been to develop a comprehensive database using contact information provided by the sewer board and from St. Louis County.  Aerial photos of each property were prepared and will be sent to property owners with a questionnaire requesting that they mark the location of their well, septic tank and drain field or mound system and any other relevant information.  The questionnaire will also ask for information regarding the existing dwellings as well as any plans for future new construction or remodeling.  We will be providing a self-addressed, stamped envelope to make this process as easy as possible for the property owners.  This information will be used to generate design flows for the collection and treatment systems.  We hope to send out these questionnaires in the next week or so.
 
Roads – State Point Road will need work done on it.  We may use some of our sand and class 5 on it.
 
Community Center – The Town Hall was control center for the 2022 flood.
 
Other – Supervisor B. Master informed the board that the county will come up here and look at the crossing we are concerned about and decide if they think it is necessary to install a sign.
 
Playground equipment was discussed again.  The picnic table has been ordered but the swing set has not yet been ordered.  Supervisor L. Kec will look at removing the old playground set so we have more room for new equipment.
 
Supervisor J. Stegmeir has no new news regarding the propane stove at the Town Hall.
 
The board asked that Clerk M. Manning contact the county again regarding AirB&B’s.
 
New Business –  
 
There will be a county commissioners meeting here at the hall on July 12th.  Supervisor L. Kec moved to provide refreshments for this meeting, seconded by Chairman B. Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
There will be a Joint Powers Board meeting on July 27th beginning at 10:00 am.  Chairman B. Master moved to provide refreshments for this meeting, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Chairman B. Master said she would work up an information sheet regarding the duties of Supervisor to give to any person interested in the position.  There will be a notice in the community newsletter.
 
Supervisor L. Kec made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chairman B. Master, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
 
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
June 7, 2022
Draft
 
Chairman B. Master opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Kec Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen along with 12 guests.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the agenda with the following additions: add liquor license to Public Comment and Snowmobile sign to old business, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the May 3rd regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal May 1, 2022 - $229,882.63
Deposits - $3088.20
Total Expenses - $8,766.89
End Bal. May 31, 2022 - $224,203.94
 
Road Fund - $34,918.96
Road CD - $22,181.54
Road Fund Bal - $57,100.50
Checking CD - $27,288.13
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal May 1, 2022 - $56,028.57
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $10,061.94
End Bal May 31, 2022 - $46,966.63
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal May 1, 2022 - $4,959.73
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. May 31, 2022 - $4,959.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Kec, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $6,895.57
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $9,556.94
Supervisor L. Kec moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – Sandy Point Resort attended to have their liquor license approved.  Al Bistodeau introduced himself as a co-owner along with his wife Sandy and Tanner & Brooke Steinlicht.  Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the license, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Supervisor J. Stegmeir reported to the board that the Pucks Point Subordinate Service District fared fairly well during this flood period.  Three grinder stations needed to have plastic and sandbags put around them.  With all the rain and water surrounding things the result was that the inflow into the system tripled. 
 
Flood 2022 – Supervisor J. Stegmeir gave a brief overview of the flood operations at the Town Hall.  35,000 bags were produced during this process or an average of 3,000 bags per day.  From May 21 through June3, 100,000 bags were produced by the National Guard, the sand bagging machine, and several volunteer groups from outside the community for an average of 7,700 bags per day.  Total sandbags produced to date is 135,000.  Approximately 114,000 are on the lake.  We have 21,000 filled sandbags in reserve at the Town Hall.  We have offered 6,000 to Koochiching County if transportation can be arranged.  This would leave a reserve of approximately 15,000 to 20,000 filled sandbags for use by the community of needed to maintain sandbag protection going forward through the highwater period.  We were helped by the MN Dept of corrections crew from Thistledew Camp in Togo for 4 days.  The MN Dept. of Correction crew from Willow River for 1 day.  The Littlefork school provided students for 3 days.  Hibbing police coordinated volunteers from Hibbing for 1 day, 57 volunteers who produced 10,000 bags.  Voyageurs National Park allowed trucks/trailers, and personnel to deliver sandbags, fill sandbags and help set sandbags on the lake.  We had 5 skid steer owner operators who volunteered their time at the hall.  Restaurant and Resort owners helped feed and house volunteer crews in our area.  Many people were involved in feeding the crews here at the hall and donating lots of baked goods.  Saint Louis County Emergency Management Division personally delivered 166,000 sandbags, over 100,000 zip ties, poly sheeting, sump pumps and other supplies that were needed. Saint Louis County Highway department delivered 189 truckloads of sand and delivered the sandbagging machine.
 
 
Community Sewer Project – SEH gave an overview of the Facility Plan and gave an outlook of the project and some timelines at a public meeting held after the Town Board meeting on June 7th.
 
Roads – State Point Road has flooded.  Once the water recedes the road will be assessed for damages.
 
Community Center – The Town Hall was control center for the 2022 flood.
 
Other – Supervisor B. Master spoke with Saint Louis County regarding installing snowmobile crossing sign here at Kabetogama.  There must be proof that the sign is worth installing.  Brigette will set up a meeting with our snowmobile club and VTSI and Vic from the county to hopefully show need.
 
There was a discussion regarding mowing at the Town Hall.  Ryan Tomczak currently mows. Chad Nevalainen has shown interest in mowing.  The board has decided to leave Ryan as the mower for this season and Chad would like to take over next year. 
 
Playground equipment was discussed.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to allow the township to purchase a new swing set, seconded by L. Kec, motion carried.  Supervisor L. Kec will look at the old play set and determine how much trouble it would be to take it down.  Sanding and staining do not seem to be an option right now.
 

 
New Business –  
 
There was a discussion regarding the propane odor in the Town Hall.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir volunteered to research this issue and hopefully come up with some kind of solution.
 
Supervisor L. Kec made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
May 3, 2022
Draft
 
Chairman B. Master opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Kec Supervisor J. Stegmeir, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen and Colin Marcusen with SEH Engineering firm attended via Microsoft Teams.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal April 1, 2022 - $238,230.08
Deposits - $381.09
Total Expenses - $8,728.54
End Bal. April 30, 2022 - $229,882.63
 
Road Fund - $35,653.96
Road CD - $22,148.59
Road Fund Bal - $57,802.55
Checking CD - $27,234.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2022 - $59,479.57
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,451.00
End Bal April 30, 2022 - $56,028.57
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal April 1, 2022 - $4,959.73
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. April 30, 2022 - $4,959.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $5,136.00
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,956.00
Supervisor L. Kec 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 –   Nothing to report
 
 
Community Sewer Project – Colin attended the meeting via Microsoft Teams.  Colin and another engineer will be attending our June meeting in person.  The project is just getting started.  Area K1 will be connected to the Pucks Point Sewer District in the future.  Areas K5-K8 should be all together as one system.  We will mainly communicate by emails.  Design/Report questions will go to John and Mary, Project schedule and review of deliverables will go to the whole board.  Meetings will be held via go to conference from Microsoft, Project Budgeting - John and Mary, Progress reports to all.  Braun Intertec will be contacted regarding easements.  SEH will send an agenda prior to each meeting.  Contact will be made with residents maybe in July to get more information regarding their properties.  SEH will set up a link with their website for this project.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – The alarm went off on our septic tanks again.  Supervisor L. Kec responded and took care of the matter.  Marlene spoke with Viitas and they were going to contact the tank manufacturer to come and repair some holes that are in the tanks.
 
Other – There is ongoing research regarding the signs that we would like to have at the snowmobile road crossings.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir will contact the state and Chairman B. Master will get a quote for sings.
 
Additional playground equipment and a new picnic table were discussed again.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir would like pictures and quotes.
 
New Business –  
 
The Kabetogama Lake Association has requested that the Township clerk contact the county to obtain a list of all licensed private vacation rentals in the township.
 
More gravel was hauled to the canister site.
 
Supervisor L. Kec made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
April 5, 2022
Draft
 
Supervisor J Stegmeir opened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor B Master, Treasurer D. Callais, Clerk M Manninen and Bob DeGross Superintendent of VNP.   All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Chairman L. Kec was not in attendance.
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor B. Master moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the March regular meeting were reviewed. Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to approve the minutes, second by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal March 1, 2022 - $234,504.77
Deposits - $8,884.53
Total Expenses - $5,159.22
End Bal. March 31, 2022 - $238,230.08
 
Road Fund - $35,653.96
Road CD - $22,148.59
Road Fund Bal - $57,802.55
Checking CD - $27,234.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal March 1, 2022 - $62,320.57
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $2,841.00
End Bal March 31, 2022 - $59,479.57
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal March 1, 2022 - $4,959.73
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. March 31, 2022 - $4,959.73
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed, the report was approved on a motion by Supervisor B. Master, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
 
Township Claims
                                      Total - $5,226.76
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $1,961.00
Supervisor B. Master moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – Superintendent Bob DeGross from Voyageurs National Park was in attendance and spoke about Zebra Mussel prevention and containment, Wetland Restoration Project early spring and summer work, Destination Voyageurs Exhibit Project at Kabetogama Lake by the walleye and in Orr.  On June 9th there will be a public event to christen the new Namakan tour boat the Ne-zho-dain and recognizing the work that was done at Ellsworth Rock Garden.  Bob also discussed the summer camping reservation statistics and trends.
 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Supervisor J. Stegmeir stated that there has been some freeze up at PPSSD.  Crandalls has had to come in and do pumping, a valve that seemed to be airlocked was removed and steaming needed to be done.  The pipes were flowing freely as of this meeting.  All of these issues will cost extra for in 2022.
 
 
Community Sewer Project – Supervisor J. Stegmeir gave the approval to pay the SEH bill that we received, and we may be reimbursed for it.
 
Roads – Nothing new.
 
Community Center – The alarm went off on our septic tanks.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir determined that the tanks were full again even though they had been pumped in the fall.  Viitas was contacted on this, but they do not do any pumping until the end of April.  The supervisors decided that Crandalls should be contacted to pump out the tanks and we should contact Viitas to investigate why the tanks are filling up so often.
 
Other – regarding the installation of some type of warning signs or lights at the snowmobile road crossings; Supervisor J. Stegmeir contacted that county and they do not put out those kinds of signs and Supervisor B. Master said that the VTSI does not do that either.  Supervisor J. Stegmeir will contact the state regarding this matter since it is a state trail we are concerned about.
 
New Business –  
 
Supervisor B. Master moved to approve the renewal of liquor licenses for Blind Pig Tap House, Pine Aire Resort and Sandy Point Resort and The Rocky Ledge seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Additional playground equipment and a new picnic table was discussed.  The township and community club will come up with a plan for this.
 
Supervisor J. Stegmeir moved to remove Carol Stegmeir’s name off the checking accounts because she is no longer the Deputy Clerk and add Brigette Master new Supervisor and Betsey Warrington new Deputy Clerk to them, Mary Manninen Clerk, Deana Callais Treasurer, Marlene Tomczak Deputy Treasurer, Larry Kec and John Stegmeir Supervisors are all to stay on as authorized signatures.  Seconded by Supervisor B. Master, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Supervisor B. Master made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor J. Stegmeir, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk