TOWN OF
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS’ MEETING
The May 9, 2006 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting was
called to order by Chairman Jerry Pohlman at 7:35PM at the Crane Lake Chapel
Fellowship Hall with the Pledge of Allegiance recited by those in attendance
including: Supervisors Butch Eggen, Jim
Janssen and Jerry Pohlman, Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman, Treasurer Terrie Hoff, a
reporter from the Voyageur Sentinel, and 9 members of the community.
Additions to the Agenda: There were none.
Minutes – A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim,
to approve the minutes of the 4/11/06 Supervisors’ Meeting and the 5/2/06 Board
of Appeal & Equalization Meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Terrie read the April
Cash Balances and presented the bills as follows: McCahill Publishing - $86.63; St. Louis
County Auditor - $75.57; Vidmar Appraisals - $1,360.00; CLVTB - $302.06; and
Payroll - $441.34. Terrie also reported that the bank reconciliation was in
error by $3,000.00 due to a bank error, which has been corrected. A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch,
to approve the Treasurer’s Report as read and the payment of bills. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
The Clerk presented the correspondence. The correspondence was received as read and
will be placed on file and acted upon as required.
OLD BUSINESS
Community Priority Projects Reports:
Community Action Plan Update Committee Report: Butch reported that the Committee had not
met. Butch added that C.J. Fernandez’s
presentation would be beneficial to the Committee’s work. He also suggested that two facilitators, Dick
Krueger and Tim Campbell, could be contacted to help the Committee move
forward.
CLWSD Report – Rob Scott: Rob was not present to report.
Legal Representative Appointment: The appointment was tabled at the last
meeting as a response had not been received to the Town’s request for a
proposal from Colosimo, Patchin,
Accessibility:
Jo Ann reported that she had completed and submitted the grant
application for polling place accessibility compliance to the Secretary of
State’s Office for a temporary outdoor ramp for the Fellowship Hall. Only temporary improvements could be
submitted as the building does not belong to the Township.
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OLD BUSINESS (Cont.)
CLWSD Appointments:
An application was received from Harvey Parvi to fill the one-year-term
vacancy on the CLWSD Board. The
application was received a few days later than the posted ending date of May 2nd
for applications. The Board discussed
past criticism for moving to quickly on application approval. The Board recognized that Mr. Parvi had
presented an application for consideration previously in the year, so his
information had been available. The
Board also voiced concern of the length of time the CLWSD has been without a
full Board. Further discussion followed. Jerry requested a motion to either vote on
the application or table until the next meeting, allowing for further
thought. A motion was made by Butch,
supported by Jim, to adopt a resolution appointing Harvey Parvi to the CLWSD
Board of Managers for a term beginning now and ending on January 1, 2007. All voted in favor and the motion
carried. A motion was made by Butch,
supported by Jim, to place another notice in the Voyageur Sentinel and post for
the remaining vacant position on the CLWSD Board. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
3.2 Liquor License Renewals: A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch,
to grant a request for the renewal of
2006-2007 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License for Handberg’s Marine. All voted in favor and the motion
carried. A motion was made by Jim to
grant a request for the renewal of 2006-2007 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License
for Nelson’s Resort. Butch and Jerry
both abstained from supporting the motion as owners of Nelson’s Resort. Butch reinstated himself to support the
motion. Jim and Butch voted in favor
with Jerry abstaining. Motion carried.
Insurance Renewal:
A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch, to renew the insurance
package received from the Minnesota Association of Townships Agency. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Assessor Contract:
A motion was made by Butch, supported by Jim, to renew the contract with
Vidmar Appraisals for Township assessment services for 2006/2007. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Early Tax Distribution: Upon written request the Township can receive
early payment of the first distribution of 2006 taxes from
VNP – Reservation System: In 2005 the park developed two 30-person
group campsites; one on Rainy Lake and the other on
Loon & La Croix Portage Support Letter: Jerry asked Tom Schlotec, Sr. to speak to
this issue. Mr. Schlotec explained that
the portages had been without leases for two years. The recently received proposed leases had a
dollar amount increase from $300 per year to $5,000 per year each. Both portages operate at a loss at the
current lease amount and it is highly questionable that they could remain open
at the proposed cost. Mr. Schlotec asked
the Board for a letter of support to be written stating the need for the
portages to remain open at a reasonable lease amount for the operators. He is not aware of a justification for the
increase. There was discussion of the
issue and to whom the letter should be addressed. A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch
to draft a letter to John Stagemeyer at the Orr DNR office, with copies to the
DNR Commissioner in Grand Rapids and the USFS District office in Cook, in
support of the portages remaining open at a reasonable lease amount. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Other New Business:
A letter was received from Tom Schlotec Sr. of Mag Seven requesting
Board support on the current zoning classifications of the 48 acres owned by
Mag Seven located on Rollick Creek. The County feels the current zoning is
incorrect at 35 acres per building site.
Mag Seven proposes a change to 5 acre, 300 ft. lot building sites. A
letter of support from the Township would aide Mag Seven’s work with the
County. The Board discussed their
reluctance to consider Planning and Zoning issues for the Town at this
point. Ruth L. Carlson explained that
her view on the issue was that the Township’s opinion stated to the County
could weigh heavily in their decision making but would not put the Township in
the position of making Planning and Zoning decisions. A motion was made by Jim, supported by Butch,
to write a letter of support for zoning changes requested by Mag Seven to St.
Louis County Planning. All voted in
favor and the motion carried.
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Comments from Officers: Jo Ann reported that
Clean-Up Day went well with more people participating each year. She thanked Shirley Sanborn for again organizing
the event. Jim suggested that a
thank-you letter be written to Shirley. Jerry thanked Harvey Parvi for applying for a
position on the CLWSD Board and extended a welcome to him. He also stated that there is still another
vacancy to be filled on that Board.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nancy Parvi stated her support of the Board’s
decision to write a letter to the VNP apposing user fees for the group
campsites and suggested that the letter should include that the original
enabling legislation for the park stated that there would be no user fees.
Ruth L. Carlson suggested that the letter being sent
in support of the Loon and La Croix portages should be copied to Mr. Oberstar,
Mr. Hatch, Mr. Bakk, and Mr. Dill.
Harvey Parvi acknowledged to the Board that he was late
in sending his application for the CLWSD Board of Managers position and did not
expect the Board to act on his application this evening. He thanked them for their decision.
Next Meeting: C.J.
Fernandez Presentation, June 6, 2006 – 7:30PM, Fire Hall.
Board of Supervisors’
Meeting, June 13, 2006 – 7:30PM, Fellowship Hall.
There being no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM.
Jo Ann Pohlman, Clerk Jerry
Pohlman, Chairman
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