Brockway Township

The board meeting agenda covered several administrative and operational items. Discussion topics included treasurer reports and claim approvals, various old business items such as road maintenance, spring courses, property issues, and Town Line Road. New business matters addressed included a score grant, fire department coordination, tree management, road signage, an exception request for road restrictions, park funding requests, and the swearing-in of a supervisor and clerk.

The Brockway Township Community Comprehensive Plan provides a roadmap for guiding the physical, social, and economic development of the municipality. It addresses key areas such as land use, housing, transportation, environmental protection (including wastewater and water infrastructure), public services, parks and recreation, and governmental relationships. The plan prioritizes preserving the Township's rural character and agricultural uses, managing growth to prevent sprawl, and ensuring the provision of necessary infrastructure and services to maintain a high quality of life for its residents.

The meeting addressed land use requests, the clerk's report (including setting a date for the Board of Audit meeting and approving election judges), and the treasurer's report (including approval of the December report and claims). Discussion included road maintenance following a barn fire, updates on Town Line Road, investment strategies, the MS4 Annual Report, a census boundary survey, and proposed changes to 411th Street, including cost estimates for various improvement options and potential ordinance changes regarding cul-de-sac size. New business included awarding a crack sealing bid, approving a fire contract, addressing Benton Cable Vision franchise capital credit, scheduling the April meeting, reviewing workspace for the Planning Commission, and noting the Board of Equalization meeting date. Finally, correspondence regarding Smart's Ferry retaining wall and pavers was reviewed, and public input was received on road improvements and Planning Commission meeting information.

The meeting covered road and bridge updates, including completed projects and plans for future work. Discussion included broadband internet access rollout, municipal sewer system maintenance, and a town line road project. The treasurer's report was presented, and levies were set for 2024. The meeting also addressed cemetery maintenance, the impact of new cannabis legislation, and the unofficial election results. The date and time for the 2025 annual meeting were set.

The meeting addressed land use requests, approving an administrative subdivision split. The clerk's and treasurer's reports were approved, along with claims. Road concerns on Prairie Grass Drive and 55th Avenue were discussed, focusing on potholes and culvert maintenance; decisions were deferred to the April Road Review meeting. A Holdingford Fire contract was approved. A bid for replacement of township ID signs was approved contingent on cost comparison. Stearns County bridge inspections were reviewed. Discussion was held on options for reinvesting a maturing CD, with a decision to be made at the next meeting.