​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
November 4, 2025
Draft
 
Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors L. Warrington, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen and guest John Stegmeir.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the November 4th. meeting was reviewed.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the October 7th., 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal October 1, 2025 - $256,005.09
Deposits - $51,591.08
Total Expenses - $46,956.30
End Bal. October 31, 2025 - $260,639.87
 
Road Fund - $40,290.06
Road CD – 24,561.86
Road Fund Bal - $64,851.92
Checking CD - $30,298.93
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal October 1, 2025 - $60,833.27
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $4,161.00
End Bal October 31, 2025 - $56,672.27
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
October 2025 Beginning/End balance - $4,445.05
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal October 1, 2025 - $18,505.90
Deposits - $9,423.63
Expenses - $18,225.56
Bal. October 31, 2025 - $9,703.97
 

 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
October 2025 Beginning/End balance - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $1,631.07
PPSSD Claims
                                 Total – $2,961.00
SSSSD Claims
                                    Total - $9,423.63
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
Old Business –
PPSSD – John S. gave a summary of expenses for the PPSSD district and a summary of estimated Operation and Maintenance costs for 2026.  This summary includes a breakdown of Capitol and O&M EDU’s per member.  This report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, seconded by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.  The clerk will send a copy of the special assessments to the county and will provide individual statements to all the members.   
 
South Shore – Braun Intertec will be performing soil borings throughout the project area
where the proposed grinder stations and treatment sites will be located.  This work will occur this month.
 
State Point SSD – Nothing new at this time.
Roads/Trails – Nothing at this time.
 
Community Center – The heat tape has been replaced in the utility room and Lee Herseth will install a plug in on the outside of the building to plug the heat tape into instead of running an extension cord.  More reflectors have been purchased to mark the area in front of the hall so the rock doesn’t get plowed over again this winter. 
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
October 7, 2025
Draft
 
Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors L. Warrington, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen and guest John Stegmeir.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the October 7th. meeting was reviewed.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the September 9th., 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal September 1, 2025 - $255,372.70
Deposits - $36,950.46
Total Expenses - $36,318.07
End Bal. September 30, 2025 - $256,005.09
 
Road Fund - $41,887.06
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $65,832.99
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal September 1, 2025 - $64,961.27
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $4,128.00
End Bal September 30, 2025 - $60,833.27
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
September 2025 Beginning/End balance - $4,445.05
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal September 1, 2025 - $35,493.13
Deposits - $18,225.56
Expenses - $35,212.79
Bal. September 30, 2025 - $18,505.90
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
September 2025 Beginning/End balance - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $3,134.06
PPSSD Claims
                                 Total – $6,128.00
SSSSD Claims
                                    Total - $18,225.56
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
Old Business –
PPSSD – Nothing new at this time.    
 
South Shore SSD – SEH plans to have an archeologist perform their review throughout the project area the week of October 6th.  This review will involve an archeological survey to review evidence of archeological sites with a site walkthrough and shovel testing if deemed necessary.  This work will take roughly 10 days to complete.
Prior to the archeological review, SEH surveyors will be present throughout the project site and will stake out features of our project design which includes grinder station locations and piping alignments throughout each individual property.  This work is anticipated to take place sometime during the week of September 29th.
SEH will also perform a wetland delineation throughout the project area from October 1st through the 3rd.  The process includes field data collection on vegetation, hydrology, and soils. 
Once the archeological review is completed, SEH will have Braun Intertec perform soil borings throughout the project area where the proposed grinder stations and treatment sites will be located.  This work is not anticipated to occur until sometime in November.
 
State Point SSD – Nothing new at this time.
Roads/Trails – Nothing at this time.
 
Community Center – The board has decided to take care of replacing the heat tape in the utility room instead of having Taylors do it.  More reflectors need to be purchased to mark the area in front of the hall so the rock doesn’t get plowed over again this winter. 
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Chair T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
September 9, 2025
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors L. Warrington, D. Tomczak, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                     
 Agenda – The agenda for the September 9th. meeting 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 August 13th., 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal August 1, 2025 - $286,892.46
Deposits - $39,850.79
Total Expenses - $72,416.94
End Bal. August 31, 2025 - $254,326.31
 
Road Fund - $43,481.17
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $67,427.10
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal August 1, 2025 - $69,761.27
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $4,800.00
End Bal August 31, 2025 - $64,961.27
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal August 1, 2025 - $4,445.05
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. August31, 2025 - $4,445.05
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal August 1, 2025 - $40,655.76
Deposits - $35,212.79
Expenses - $40,375.42
Bal. August 31, 2025 - $35,493.13
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal August 1, 2025 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. August  31, 2025 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $2,568.63
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $4,305.00
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $35,212.79
 
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 – Voyageur Park Lodge will receive a bill from the township for general engineering regarding the additional grinder to be installed. 
 
South Shore SSD – State Point SSD – Nothing new at this time.
 
Roads/Trails – A motion was made by Chairman L. Kec to have Bushwacker LLC push all the brush debris up at the canister site.  Seconded by Supervisor L Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried.  It was brought to the attention of the board that there are people in the area that are dumping construction debris into the brush pile area.  All construction debris is to go into the construction canister.  Much of this debris has nails in it and residents do not want nails in their tires.  Persons caught dumping this type of debris may be fined.
 
Community Center – Supervisor L. Kec will contact Taylors Plumbing & Heating to replace the heat tape in the utility room. 
 
Other – None.
 
New Business – None
 
Other – None
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
August 13, 2025
Draft
 
Supervisor T. Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors L. Warrington, D. Tomczak, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen and John Stegmeir.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the August 13th. meeting 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 July2nd., 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal July 1, 2025 - $233,953.02
Deposits - $162,554.69
Total Expenses - $109,615.25
End Bal. July 31, 2025 - $286,892.46
 
Road Fund - $46,126.17
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $70,072.10
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal July 1, 2025 - $52,057.50
Deposits - $24,592.76
Expenses - $6,888.99
End Bal July 31, 2025 - $69,761.27
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal July 1, 2025 - $6,496.38
Deposits - $5768.67
Expenses - $7,820.00
Bal. July 31, 2025 - $4,445.05
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal July 1, 2025 - $30,806.34
Deposits - $40,375.42
Expenses - $30,526.00
Bal. July 31, 2025 - $40,655.76
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal July 1, 2025 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. July  31, 2025 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $5,201.05
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $6,908.99
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $40,375.42
 
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 – Voyageur Park Lodge is adding an additional grinder station.  SEH will bill the township and the township will then bill VPL for the engineering.  Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve a contract with SEH, 2025 Wastewater General Engineering, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
South Shore SSD – State Point SSD – The township will levy the members of the South Shore Sanitary Sewer District and the State Point Sanitary Sewer District for the next two years to reimburse the township for the money they have spent on the sewer district that was not covered by MPCA . Clerk Manninen sent the documents with these amounts to the Saint Louis County.
 
Roads – Nothing new
 
Community Center – Clerk Manninen will call again regarding having a new heat tape installed in the drain in the utility room.  The board approved a payment of $40.00 to E. Callais for weed removal in front of the Town Hall.
 
Other – None.
 
New Business – None
 
Other – None
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
July 2, 2025
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisors L. Warrington, D. Tomczak, Treasurer D. Callais, Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak, Clerk M Manninen and John Stegmeir.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the July 2nd. meeting 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 June 3rd., 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal June 1, 2025 - $228,314.92
Deposits - $39,656.49
Total Expenses - $34,018.39
End Bal. June 30, 2025 - $233,953.02
 
Road Fund - $41,726.17
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $65,572.10
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal June 1, 2025 - $56,220.37
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $4,162.87
End Bal June 30, 2025 - $52,057.50
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal June 1, 2025 - $6,496.38
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. June 30, 2025 - $6,496.38
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal June 1, 2025 - $30,343.40
Deposits - $30,526.00
Expenses - $32,063.06
Bal. June 30, 2025 - $30,806.34
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal June 1, 2025 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. Jun  30, 2025 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor T. Tomczak, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $3,931.29
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $4,637.87
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $30,526.00
 
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 – The Ledge worked three hours troubleshooting the control panel, pulled a pump, replace check ball and the electronic eye is bad, Septic Check will replace it. 
 
South Shore SSD – State Point SSD – A motion was made by Supervisor L. Warrington and seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak to levy the members of the South Shore Sanitary Sewer District and the State Point Sanitary Sewer District for the next two years to reimburse the township for the money they have spent on the sewer district that was not covered by MPCA, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Roads – Clerk M. Manninen sent a letter to Envirotech asking them for calcium chloride to be put on State Point and Pucks Point roads.  We have not received any correspondence from them currently.
 
Community Center – The fire alarms went off in the hall recently and Lee Herseth was called into shut them off.  The picnic tables need some maintenance.  The coating is peeling off and the metal is rusting.  We will try and peel off what we can and find a product to spray on them.  The tv in the hall is no longer working.  A new one will be ordered along with a better bracket that will allow it to be swiveled from side to side and forward and back.  The board suggested that we pay E. Callais to remove the weeds in front of the hall.
 
Other – None.
 
New Business – None
 
Other – None
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
June 3, 2025
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Warrington, Treasurer D. Callais, Clerk M Manninen and John Stegmeir.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the June 3rd meeting was reviewed.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the May 6, 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal May 1, 2025 - $233,975.83
Deposits - $35,473.34
Total Expenses - $41,779.25
End Bal. May 31, 2025 - $227,669.92
 
Road Fund - $41,726.17
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $65,572.10
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal May 1, 2025 - $59,729.37
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,509.00
End Bal May 31, 2025 - $56,220.37
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal May 1, 2025 - $6,496.38
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. May 31, 2025 - $6,496.38
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal May 1, 2025 - $22,930.11
Deposits - $32,063.06
Expenses - $22,649.77
Bal. May 31, 2025 - $32,343.40
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal May 1, 2025 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. May 31, 2025 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $333.37
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,134.00
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $32,063.06
 
Supervisor L. Warrington 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 – Part ordered for a grinder, otherwise things are going good.
 
South Shore SSD – Calls were made to property owners in the sewer districts reminding them to sign and send in the temporary license to permit the engineering firm to enter the property  to perform operations such as soil borings, sampling of the surficial sediment and survey work, including but not limited to the digging of eight to ten holes on each site with an auger bit affixed to a backhoe, or mini excavator and then backfilling immediately afterwards.  Committee members will be out talking to property owners also.
 
 
State Point SSD – Nothing new at this time.
 
Roads – Supervisor L. Kec tried contacting Envirotech Services to get calcium chloride put on State Point Road and Pucks Point Road but he has not heard back from them.  Clerk M. Manninen will send a letter to them asking for calcium chloride.
 
Community Center – Taylors Plumbing and Heating was contacted regarding the heat tape issue but they have not come out and looked at it yet.   Larry Kec will check out the drain in the utility room and see if it is ok to start up the water softener now.  Roger Ketchmark painted all the entry doors to the hall and did a fine job.  Tim Tomczak will be contacted to try and clean up the rest of the rock that was pushed into the ditch and on the lawn from snow plowing this past winter.
 
Other – None.
 
New Business – A motion was made by Supervisor L. Warrington to approve the liquor license for the Gateway Store for off-sale liquor sales, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Other – None
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
May 6, 2025
Draft
 
Chairman L. Kec opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Warrington, Treasurer C. Callais, Clerk M Manninen and Deputy Clerk M Tomczak along with Cameran Bruce with SEH Engineering Firm, Bob DeGross and Brian Harmon with Voyageurs National Park and John Stegmeir, township resident.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the May 6th meeting was reviewed.  Chairman L. Kec moved to approve the agenda with the addition of approve a liquor license to the new business, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April 1st, 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Chairman L. Kec moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal April 1, 2025 - $237,793.04
Deposits - $23,279.58
Total Expenses - $27,096.79
End Bal. April 30, 2025 - $233,975.83
 
Road Fund - $41,726.17
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $65,6 72.10
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2025 - $63,152.37
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,423.00
End Bal April 30, 2025 - $59,729.37
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal April 1, 2025 - $6,496.38
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. April 30, 2025 - $6,496.38
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2025 - $30,437.94
Deposits - $22,649.77
Expenses - $30,157.60
Bal. April 30, 2025 - $22,930.11
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2025 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. April 30, 2025 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $3,552.38
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,498.00
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $22,649.77
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – Bob DeGross Voyageurs National Park Superintendent and Brian Harmon Interim Superintendent Voyageurs National Park spoke.  Bob spoke on of NEPA compliance termination related to the park's frozen lakes use plan, he spoke regarding looking for a new Kettle Falls Concessioner beginning in 2027.  Mr. Harmon gave a brief overview of his work with VNP and looks forward to working with the community in his temporary position as superintendent.
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – Work was performed at lift station #32.  Cleaned off the eye and floats, cooking oil seemed to be abundant also.
 
South Shore SSD – Cameron Bruce, project engineer with SEH gave an update on the Kabetogama Collection and Treatment System project
SEH plans to notify property owners of anticipated dates for the work items listed below.  The following will be done this summer and fall of 2025

• Obtain additional temporary easements from property owners throughout the project area.
• Archeological survey will be completed throughout the project area.
• Soil borings will be performed throughout project area.
• Survey work will be performed ahead of these events to coordinate locations of piping/grinder stations.
• A wetland delineation will be performed by SEH to determine wetlands associated with this project area, design changes that need to be made to avoid wetland disturbance, endangered and threatened species identification within the project area and permits needed once construction proceeds.
• A professional soil scientist will perform soil analysis for the three treatment site locations within the project area.  This will be completed with a small excavator to take soil samples.

 
 
State Point SSD – Nothing at this time.
 
Roads – Seem to be fine at this time.
 
Community Center – Service Master washed windows and cleaned and waxed the floor and both jobs were done very well.  The wanes coating on the back wall was done and  looks very nice.  H&L Cleaning Service performed a spring cleaning of the Town Hall and did a very fine job.  Supervisor L. Kec will contact Greg House to get a cost for moving the rock at the end of the parking lot back to the area in front of the hall that was pushed up there by the county worker who plowed the lot this past winter.  M. Tomczak will contact Roger Ketchmark and ask if he could paint the front door that is peeling.  Clerk M. Manninen will contact Taylors Plumbing and Heating regarding replacement of the heat tape in the drain that runs out of the utility room.
 
Other – None.
 
New Business – A motion was made by Supervisor L. Warrington to approve the liquor license for the Gateway Store for off-sale liquor sales, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Other – None
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Reorganization Meeting
April 1, 2025
Draft
Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak opened Reorganization meeting at 7:22 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Warrington, Clerk M. Manninen and Treasurer D. Callais
 
Agenda – The agenda was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April 2, 2024 reorganization meeting were reviewed. Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes, second by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The following items were approved on motion by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Officers going forward Chairman – Larry Kec , Vice - Chair Larry Warrington.
 
Board Meeting Schedule and Location for the township board meetings going forward. 2025 April 1 May 6, June 3, July 2, Aug 6, Sept 2, Oct. 7, Nov 4, Dec. 2, 2026 Jan 6, Feb 3, March 3, March 10 Annual Meeting. All meetings will be held at the Town Hall, 9707 Gamma Road.
 
Official Newspaper – The Timberjay, Tower, MN
 
Township Attorney – Mr. Robert Ruppe
 
Lead Supervisor for Roads – Supervisor L. Kec, backup L Warrington
 
Lead Supervisor for Subordinate Sewer District – Supervisor L. Warrington, backup L Kec PPSSD
 
Lead Supervisor for Community Sewer – Supervisor T. Tomczak with John Stegmeir as consultant
 
Lead Supervisor for Community Town Hall – Marlene Tomczak, backup Supervisor L. Kec
 
Meeting Notice Posting Place – Gateway Store, Town Hall, Township Web Site and Digital Sign.
 
Emergency Trail and clean-up contractor –  Greg House
 
Bank Designation – Border State Bank
 
Subordinate Sewer District Engineer – SEH
 
Compensation Rates for Township Officers
Chairman - $350.00
Supervisors - $350.00
Treasurer - $350.00
Clerk - $20.00 per hour
Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer - $50.00 per meeting when filling in for the Treasurer or Clerk
Mileage Rate – follow current federal Mileage Rate at the time
Additional Compensation Rates:
Election Judge - $15.00 per hour
Town Hall Cleaning Person - $20.00 per hour
Miscellaneous Clerical duties when Clerk/Treasurer are unavailable - $15.00 per hour
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:30, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Manninen Clerk, Kabetogama Township

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
April 1, 2025
Draft
 
Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Supervisor L. Warrington, Treasurer C. Callais and Clerk M Manninen.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance.                                        
 
Agenda – The agenda for the April 1st meeting was reviewed.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Town Hall cleaner to the new business, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the March 4th 2025, regular board meeting were reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Treasurer’s Report read by Treasurer D. Callais
Checking
Beg Bal March 1, 2025 - $242,760.15
Deposits - $31,709.82
Total Expenses - $36,676.93
End Bal. March 31, 2025 - $237,793.04
 
Road Fund - $41,926.17
Road CD – 23,945.93
Road Fund Bal - $65,872.10
Checking CD - $29,488.11
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal March 1, 2025 - $66,479.37
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,327.00
End Bal March 31, 2025 - $63,152.37
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal March 1, 2025 - $6,496.38
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. March 31, 2025 - $6,496.38
 
South Shore Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal March 1, 2025 - $25,641.98
Deposits - $30,157.60
Expenses - $25,361.64
Bal. March 31, 2025 - $30,437.94
 
State Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal February 1, 2025 - $280.34
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
Bal. February 28, 2025 - $280.34
 
The Treasurer’s report was reviewed.  The report was approved on a motion by Supervisor L. Warrington, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. 
 
Claims – Clerk M. Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $4,061.75
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,967.00
SSSSD Claims
                                        Total - $25,361.64
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to accept the claims and pay them in full, seconded by Vice Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Public Comment – None
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD – The system is running smoothly.
 
South Shore SSD – Nothing New at this time.
 
State Point SSD – Nothing at this time.
 
Roads – Nothing new at this time.
 
Community Center – K. Manninen will now do the repairs before Service Master comes to do their work.
 
Other – None.
 
New Business – A motion was made by Supervisor L. Warrington to move the July meeting date to Wednesday, July 3rd and move the August meeting date to Wednesday, August 6th because of the Bingo dates in those two months, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Other – Betsey asked if the township could hire out cleaning of the Town Hall this year.  The board thought that would be ok.  The clerk will talk with Betsey and figure out the best way to advertise for this.
 
Clerk M. Manninen asked about disposing of the old printer and the board decided it was time to do that.  She also asked about what to do with the sanitizing sprayer that was purchased for the fire department during COVID and is being stored here at the Town Hall.  The board suggested talking to the fire department Chief and the medical officer to see what their thoughts were.  The clerk will report back at the May meeting.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Chairman T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

KABETOGAMA TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF CANVASS
  
The Board of Canvass met after the Township Annual board meeting and was called to order by Clerk M. Manninen at 8:45 pm., Tuesday March 11, 2025.  Attending the meeting were Supervisors Tim Tomczak, Larry Warrington and Clerk Mary Manninen.  
 
 
Election results:  11 votes for Supervisor 3 yr. term Tim Tomczak, 11 votes for Treasurer 2-yr. term Deana Callais.
 
We, the Board of Supervisors, of the Township of Kabetogama, Do hereby certify the election results of the Kabetogama Township 2025 Annual Township Election, held Tuesday, March 11, 2025 as submitted by the election board to be the official results.
 
 
Supervisor Tim Tomczak
Supervisor Larry Warrington
 
March 11, 2025
Time Adjourned 8:50 PM
At The Kabetogama Town Hall
9707 Gamma Road
Kabetogama, MN 56669