June 11, 2013 Township Board Meeting

Called to order at 7:30 PM

Present: Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead, April Smitke

Absent: Keith Stoneburner

3 residents present

Next meeting set for July 9, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Old business:

Road culvert: Patch job seems to be working.

Internet topic: CLP rep to be at July meeting to discuss what they have been and will be doing.

New Business:

Meeting adjourned.

May 14, 2013 Township Board Meeting

Called to order at 7:35

Supervisors Freeman and Fry, Treasurer Keith Stoneburner

Supervisor Mead and Clerk, April Smitke absent

Discussion on road damage at Boyer Creek, hole next to culvert to be patched with dirt to see if it settles.

No New Business

Meeting adjourned at 7:45

April 9, 2013 Township Board Meeting

Called to order at 7:30 PM

Present: Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead, Keith Stoneburner, April Smitke

2 residents present

Next meeting set for May 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Annual assignment of positions:

Assigned Chairperson:  Mark Freeman
Assigned Roadperson: Rick Fry

Old business:

Internet topic: CLP progressing toward Northstar.

New Business:

2014 may possibly be the date to re-do Hwy 44 from Rossini Rd to Barrs/Briar Lake.

St. Louis County is looking at septic ordinance changes. They will be collecting public input this summer.

Meeting adjourned.

March 12, 2013 Annual Town Meeting

Meeting convened at 8:10 p.m.

Attendance: 17 Residents present

Clerk Smitke called the meeting to order.  A nomination to elect Doug Dressen as Citizen Monitor for the meeting.  Motion made/seconded/carried to waive the reading of the 2012 annual meeting minutes.  Treasurer report will be made available for viewing at a later meeting.

Road report: A resident mentioned that the end of the West Branch Rd could be plowed better.

The levy for taxes was motioned/seconded/carried to remain at $23,000.  It was approved in the levy $13,500 for payment to the PVFD for the 2014 year.

The annual elections were reported on that Scott Mead was re-elected for a 3 year term as supervisor and Keith Stoneburner was re-elected for a 2 year term as treasurer.

The voting hours motioned/seconded/carried for Primary, General and Special Statewide election hours to be 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.  The Annual township election hours are to be 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The monthly meeting time and day shall be 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month and the annual meeting shall be the second Tuesday of March after the annual township election.

Local notice postings can be made at the Pequaywan town bulletin board, PVFD bulletin board, pequaywan.com website and pequaywantownship.org website.

New business:

Committee for Internet service research: Named Cloquet Valley Internet Initiative (CVII).  They have completed 2 feasibility studies to help plan for broadband partnerships.  They have a new website (www.connectcloquetvalley.com ) and they ask that you visit the site and fill out the online form to show Cooperative Light and Power that there is interest in the service, so the buildout can be expedited.  CLP plans to bring wireless internet service to the area, although a commit date has not been given.  They currently are working the area of Normanna and Gnesen townships and are in the planning stage for the North Star township area. CVII will be setting up a meeting with CLP to discuss this new service.

Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Pequaywan township residents is scheduled for April 10, 2013 at the Pequaywan Fire Hall from 7 to 8 pm.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may write a letter explaining your issue and mail to April Smitke 989 Scenic Drive, Two Harbors, MN 55616.  Your issue will be discussed with the members attending the meeting.  It is recommended that you contact St. Louis County directly first to discuss your issue a head of time, the phone number should be on your property tax statement.

Meeting adjourned.

February 12, 2013 Township Board Meeting

Called to order at 7:30 PM

Present: Mark Freeman, Scott Mead, April Smitke

Absent: Rick Fry, Keith Stoneburner

2 residents present

Next meeting set for March 12, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Old business:

Internet topic: Feasibility study report is complete.

New Business:

Open house for the Pequaywan Area Trail Blazer’s new location at 8721 Pequaywan Lk Rd.  Open house is February 16th and 17th beginning at 11 am each day.

Annual election is March 12th from 5-8 pm with the annual township meeting to follow.

Meeting adjourned.

January 8, 2013 Township Board Meeting

Called to order at 7:30 PM

Present: Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead, Keith Stoneburner

Absent: April Smitke

3 residents present

Next meeting set for February 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Old business:

None

New Business:

Meeting concerning the Internet initiative scheduled for Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM at Northstar. Public is welcome.

Budget request from the Pequaywan Lake Fire Department was submitted for review. It will be presented at the Annual Meeting in March for voter input.

New business. None

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

November 13, 2012 Township Board Meeting

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead, Keith Stoneburner, April Smitke

4 residents present

Next meeting set for December 11, 2012

Old business:

Road:  It seems they are ready to start brush hogging in ditches, mowing halted.

BB/Internet: Wireless setup starting in Normanna township. There will be a meeting on Thursday (15th) with Lake County Connections to see if they will be interested in servicing area.

New business.  None

Meeting adjourned.

October 9, 2012 Township Board Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7:35.

Last Meeting held October 9, 2012

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry

Absent: Keith Stoneburner, Scott Mead, April Smitke

4 residents present

Next meeting set for November 13, 2012

Old business: 

Road has been paved. Mowing on 44 seems to be progressing.

New business.  None

Meeting adjourned at 7:42.

September 11, 2012 Township Board Meeting

Present:  Mark Freeman, Rick Fry, Scott Mead

Absent: Keith Stoneburner

4 residents present

Next meeting set for October 9, 2012

Old business:

Broadband/Internet: Eureka feasibility study done.  The current plan going forward – keep people, including government and providers, informed of the interest.

Road:  Fry to contact Gordy at St. Louis County garage to question the finishing of Hwy 44’s gravel patches.

New business:  None

Meeting adjourned.