​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
May 2, 2023
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 one guest.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the May 2nd. agenda, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the April 10th 2023, regular meeting were reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.  The minutes from the April 10th Reorganization Meeting were reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, seconded by Chairman L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read her report.
Checking
Beg Bal April 1, 2023 - $226,201.75
Deposits - $1,015.00
Total Expenses - $10,476.08
End Bal. April 30, 2023 - $216,740.67
 
Road Fund - $34,492.16
Road CD – 22,215.09
Road Fund Bal - $56,707.25
Checking CD - $27,343.15
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal April 1, 2023 - $62,372.63
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $12,723.50
End Bal April 30, 2023 - $49,649.13
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal April 1, 2023 - $4,958.87
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. April 30, 2023 - $4,958.87
 
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 - $4,131.78
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $11,468.50
 
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 – Matthew Tomczak attended the meeting to give his resignation to the town board.  He is no longer able to mow at the Pucks Point Treatment Site.  The board accepted his resignation and will need to find someone new to do this mowing.
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Supervisor L. Warrington reported that he signed and sent back forms to the county regarding properties at Pucks Point Sewer District.
 
Community Sewer Project – The engineering firm had nothing new at this time.
 
Roads – Nothing new
 
Community Center – The new printer was purchased but now the township needs to figure out what to do with the old one.  Clerk Manninen ordered the picnic table for the playground.  It will be delivered tomorrow.
 
Clerk Manninen contacted Attorney Bob Ruppe regarding information on a retirement for the Kabetogama Medical personnel.  Mr. Ruppe has been researching this and will get information back to the township as soon as he gets it.
 
New Business –
 
Larry Warrington purchased a new American flag and installed it for us.
 
Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve Resolution 2023-02, Resolution Establishing A Policy for the Compensation and Reimbursement of Town Officers, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
 Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
April 10, 2023
Draft
 
Vice Chairman T. Tomczak 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.  Chairman L. Kec called into the meeting.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the April 10th agenda with the addition of VNP to New Business,  seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the March 7th 2023, regular meeting were reviewed, Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The minutes from the March 14, 2023 annual meeting were reviewed.  Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, seconded by Supervisor L Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read the treasurer’s report.
Checking
Beg Bal March. 1, 2023 - $222,186.19
Deposits - $11,769.21
Total Expenses - $7,753.65
End Bal. March. 31, 2023 - $224,772.14
 
Road CD - $22,215.09
Road Fund Bal - $57,307.25
Checking CD - $27,343.15
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal March 1, 2023 - $64,446.63
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $2,074.00
End Bal March 31, 2023 - $62,372.63
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal March 1, 2023 - $4,958.87
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. March 31, 2023 - $4,958.87
 
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. 
The board approved opening a new account for the new sewer district, and to add Supervisor Tim Tomczak and Supervisor Larry Warrington as signers on the township’s accounts, also to remove John Stegmeir and Carol Stegmeir as signers on the township accounts.  Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve this, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $1,754.64
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $1,521.00
 
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 – Tim and Char Watson had comments regarding the VNP Frozen Lake Access Preliminary Proposal.  They would like the Township Board to write a letter to the park expressing our concern regarding this proposal and that we approve  multi use vehicles on the frozen lake surface.  Supervisor L. Kec and Clerk M. Manninen will create this letter and deliver it to the Park on the night of the meeting.   Supervisor L. Warrington moved to pass resolution 2023-01, supporting multiple vehicle use on frozen lake surfaces in Voyageurs National Park, seconded by Supervisor L Kec, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   The township received a letter from St. Louis County regarding a short-term rental application that is within the boundaries of the Pucks Point Sewer District.  They need the approval of the township.  Supervisor L. Warrington will sign off on this but will look into this further to see if any changes in rates will need to be made regarding more occupants and use of the system because of the rental.  Supervisor L. Warrington and John Stegmeir will research this matter further.
The township board received letter from Septic Check regarding a price increase for maintenance service at the Pucks Point Sanitary Sewer District.  They have increased our maintenance agreement by approximately 4% to begin on May 1, 2023.  A motion was made by Supervisor L. Warrington to agree to the increase this time, but in the future the increases must be made by amendment to the contract or at the time of renewal and agreed to at that time, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  
 
Community Sewer Project – John Stegmeir said that we should be seeing a draft of the design of the system soon.
 
Roads – Nothing new
 
Community Center – Clerk Manninen requested permission to purchase a new printer/copier for the township office.  Supervisor L. Kec moved to approve this purchase, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
The board has asked Clerk Manninen to contact Robert Ruppe for information regarding how to fund a retirement for the Kabetogama Township Volunteer Medical Personnel.
 
New Business –
 
Liquor License Approval – Supervisor L. Warrington moved to approve the following liquor licenses, Arrowhead Lodge, Rocky Ledge, Blind Pig, Pine Aire Resort, Kec’s Kove.  Seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
The Town Hall is in need of a new American Flag.  Tim and Char Watson have agreed to donate a new one.  Betsey Warrington will do the order and let Char know what the cost is.  Thank you to Tim and Char Watson!!
 
 Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor L. Kec, all voting aye motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

TOWN OF KABETOGAMA
ANNUAL MEETING
MARCH 14, 2023
DRAFT
 
The annual meeting of the Kabetogama Township was called to order by Clerk Manninen at 8:15 pm on March 14, 2023.  There were 8 people attending this meeting.  Those attending the meeting recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Clerk Manninen called for nominations for a moderator.  Marlene Tomczak nominated John Stegmeir, John Stegmeir nominated Marlene Tomczak.  Marlene Tomczak moved to have John Stegmeir as moderator, Tim Tomczak seconded the motion, a voice vote was taken for John Stegmier as moderator.  All voted aye, no nays, John was voted as moderator.
 
Agenda:  The agenda was reviewed by all.   Marlene Tomczak moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Tim Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
The Clerk was asked to read the Board of Audit Minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting.  The Board of Audit minutes were approved at the meeting on March 7th.
 
Old Business: 
 
The minutes from the 2022 annual meeting were reviewed by all.  Mary Manninen moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Larry Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
The moderator read the dates for the next Annual Township Meeting.  The annual meeting will be held on March 12, 2024, at the Kabetogama Town Hall at 8:15 pm.  The alternative bad weather date is March 19, 2024, same location and time.
The next Annual Township Election will be held on March 12, 2024, at the Kabetogama Town Hall from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.  The alternative bad weather date is March 19, 2024, same location and time.  Tim Tomczak moved to accept these dates, times, and locations, seconded by Marlene Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.
 
Election Results – Moderator Stegmeir asked for the results of the Annual Township election held March 14, 2023.  Election Judge Cynthia Wichner read the election results.  For the position of Supervisor 3-year term, Larry Kec received 18 votes and there were no write-ins.  For the position of Supervisor 2-year term, Tim Tomczak received 18 votes and there were no write-ins.  For the position of Supervisor 1-year term, Larry Warrington received 19 votes and there were no write-ins.  For the position of Treasurer 2-year term, Deana Callais received 19 votes with no write-ins.  Tim Tomczak moved to accept the 2023 election results, seconded by Larry Warrington, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
Lake Kabetogama Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report for 2022
 
Fire Chief Bryan Wichner gave the following report – See below attached PDF.
 
Lake Kabetogama EMS Annual Report for 2022 – See below attached PDF.
 
EMS personnel Kevin Grossheim gave the following report written by Ellen Hart – See attached PDF.
 

New Business:
 
The 2024 proposed levy was reviewed by all.  The levy was increased by $8,500. Marlene Tomczak moved to approve the 2024 levy in the amount of $101,500.00, seconded by Tim Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Larry Warrington moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 pm, seconded by Marlene Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried. 
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
Mary Manninen, Clerk Kabetogama Township

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
March 7, 2023
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 twelve guests.  All attending recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the March 7th agenda, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the February 7. 2023, regular meeting was reviewed, Supervisor T. Tomczak moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Treasurer D. Callais read the treasurer’s report.
Checking
Beg Bal Feb. 1, 2023 - $222,826.84
Deposits - $12,958.35
Total Expenses - $13,272.19
End Bal. Feb. 28, 2023 - $222,513.00
 
Road Fund - $35,092.16
Road CD - $22,215.09
Road Fund Bal - $57,307.25
Checking CD - $27,343.15
 
Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District
Beg Bal Feb. 1, 2023 - $70,103.46
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,735.60
End Bal Feb. 28, 2023 - $66,367.86
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Feb. 1, 2023 - $12,778.87
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $7,820.00
End Bal. Feb. 28, 2023 - $4,958.87
 
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.  The clerk or treasurer will contact the bank to see if we can get a better rate on the two CD’s that are ready to renew shortly. 
 
 
Claims – Clerk M Manninen read the list of claims.
Township Claims
                                      Total - $2,911.87
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $3,879.43
 
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 – Guests Speakers attending this meeting were St. Louis County Commissioner, Paul McDonald, St. Louis County, Brian Fritsinger, Koochiching County Commissioner Jason Sjoblom and City of International Falls City Administrator, Betty Bergstrom.  They attended to review the City of International falls ambulance districts.  Our area is encompassed in the International Falls Ambulance District.  There are also many unorganized townships in St. Louis County in this area.  Because they are unorganized, they fall under the jurisdiction of St. Louis County in Commissioner Paul McDonald’s district.  There are staffing issues, Medicare reimbursement issues and shortages in funding that are hindering this ambulance district.  There is a Steering Committee including Koochiching County, St. Louis County, Ranier, Kabetogama Township and the City of International Falls that have been working on possible solutions to this issue.  Betty Bergstrom spoke on the ambulance district.  The district is currently running on a deficit on 1.3 million dollars.  The annual deficit is running at about 3 hundred thousand per year.  The City of International Falls tax payers are currently taking on that burden.  The ambulance district covers around 989 square miles and the city of International falls covers 6 squares miles.  This is why they are reaching out to all the covered areas to help relieve this deficit.  One of the ideas is to charge by parcel at around $50.00 annually.  That number is good only if all of the areas decide to enter into this agreement.  An area can opt out of this after two years if they so choose.  There will be more public meetings on this and anyone wanting to get more information can contact St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald. 
 
Old Business –
 
PPSSD –   Nothing New at this time.
 
Community Sewer Project – Memo from Bob Stark, SEH engineer.  Project Schedule: Preliminary estimates of the design flow were generated from the resident surveys and the St. Louis County Land Explorer database.  The additional areas requested at the December meeting have been incorporated into the flow estimates.  The flow from these new areas will be tabulated separately until it is certain they will be included in the initial project.  Preliminary layouts of the grinder stations, force main and treatment site is underway.  These are intended to allow an estimate of a facility plan level of the construction costs to be developed.  The infrastructure locations and costs estimate will be revised based on a detailed site survey and geotechnical evaluation during the design phase.  The NPDES permit section MPCA was contacted and the technical review engineer for this project was determined.  The individual is Wes Leksell.  He will be our point of contact with the MPCA on technical issues.  The drafting of the facility plan document has started and will continue, along with the supporting environmental and other Agency required information. Next Steps: Continued work on locating the grinder stations and piping and development of a preliminary construction cost estimate based on those locations.  Preparation of the Facility Plan document and supporting documentation.
 
Roads – Nothing new
 
Community Center – Clerk M Manninen contacted Lakes Gas about going around the back of the building to fill the tank and moving the tank in the spring.  They were good with that.  The floor is done and looks great!!!  Thanks to Larry Kec, Jack Hendrickson and Deana Callais.  There was a donation check sent to the township from Katherine Peirce in memory of her mother to be used for something fun.  The township decided to have the money given to the Community Club to be used for bingo.  A motion by Supervisor L. Warrington and seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye, motion carried.  The Community Club at their recent meeting voted to pay for another picnic table for the playground.  Clerk Manninen will order this in the spring.
 
New Business – None
 
 Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​Kabetogama Township
Regular Meeting
February 7, 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 February 7th agenda with the addition of Ambulance District to New Business, seconded by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye the motion carried.
 
Minutes – The minutes for the January 3rd. 2023, regular meeting were reviewed, Chairman L. Kec moved to approve the minutes as read, second by Supervisor L. Warrington, all voting aye motion carried.
 
Deputy Treasurer M. Tomczak read the treasurer’s report.
Checking
Beg Bal Jan. 1, 2023 - $227,061.89
Deposits - $10,715.19
Total Expenses - $14,950.24
End Bal. Jan. 31, 2023 - $222,826.84
 
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 Jan. 1, 2023 - $74,080.14
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $3,976.68
End Bal Jan. 31, 2023 - $74,103.46
 
Capitol Debt Reduction
Beg Bal Jan. 1, 2023 - $12,778.87
Deposits - $0.00
Expenses - $0.00
End Bal. Jan. 31, 2023 - $12,778.87
 
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 - $11,278.67
PPSSD Claims
                                         Total – $7,007.60
 
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 –   Guests Lucas Caldwell with Septic Check was in attendance to discuss some things with the Pucks Point Subordinate Sewer District.  Supervisor L. Warrington started the conversation by giving a short background on the system.  Evidently the system is beginning to age and components of this system will need to be replaced.  Currently the person who is taking care of our system comes from Orr, MN, 30 minutes away.  It has been suggested that Tim Henrickson who lives right here at Kabetogama be the person who can eventually be trained and licensed to care for the whole system.  Lucas, with Septic Check gave ideas how we can get this accomplished.  Tim would need a service provider certificate from SSTS program from the University of MN which is the septic side of things.  The other certification that is needed is Class C Wastewater license.  That takes 6 years of experience.  He would need the Class D, which takes two years and then four years under his belt to take the classes.  Right now Lucas suggests that Tim help with the operations such as, start taking samples that are needed, pumping when needed, recording the readings for tracking the flow, making sure the pumps are running properly, things like that.  Septic Check is willing to take Tim on as a contactor to them.  At this time Supervisor L Warrington moved to have Kabetogama Township let Tim Henrickson and Septic Check work together to try and get the troubleshooting and the training started, seconded by Chairman L. Kec, all voting aye, motion carried.  Lucas gave the town board a rundown on how the system is working and what items may need to be replaced in the near future and what stock should be made available and how many to have in stock at the control building. if something breaks down.  Lucas suggested that the township should have bins and shelving at the building to get it more organized.  If the request gets put in Septic Check will get the bins and shelving.  The township would like to have the manual at the building itself.  The township would also like to have Septic Check get us a list of some of the larger items that may need to be replaced and what those costs might be so we can budget for them.
 
 
Community Sewer Project – John reported that the State and County has agreed to proceed with our request for the land exchange of three parcels.  We have identified the state land that we would like to have, now the county must come up with parcels for the exchange.
 
Roads – Larry received a text from a resident on pucks point road asking that it gets plowed better.  After some discussion the board has determined that the road has been plowed as best as possible.
 
Community Center –  Tim plowed a path for Lakes Gas to fill the propane tank.  Clerk Manninen will contact Lakes Gas and tell them we plowed and they should go behind the building to get to the tank.  We would also like to know if they could move the tank to a better location for filing.  Larry Kec, Deana and Jack Hendriskson have been working on stripping the floor here and putting on new wax.  It looks great!!
 
New Business – Clerk Manninen asked if the township would consider purchasing a battery operated snowblower that she could use to clear the snow in front of the doors of the hall when necessary.  The board agreed and Larry K. priced one at $699.00.  The board has decided to wait until the end of the season to possibly get a better price on one.
Ambulance District – International Falls would like to establish an ambulance district and wants the county to give the ok to obtain all the unorganized townships and did not realize that Kabetogama had formed a township.  The county will try and put a meeting together in April with the county, lake association and township representatives to discuss this matter.
 
 Supervisor L. Warrington made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor T. Tomczak, all voting aye motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manninen, Clerk 

​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