Jeff Miller

The monthly board meeting agenda was amended to include the Approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement for Fire and Rescue Services related to a 2027 Ladder Truck purchase. Key discussions included public commentary on watershed improvement projects and county commissioner updates. The consent agenda saw approvals for the December 11, 2025, Monthly Meeting Minutes, resolutions approving a temporary liquor license for the Jordan Lions Club and supporting the dissolution of the US Highway 169 Coalition, and the aforementioned Fire and Rescue Services amendment. A public hearing was held and closed regarding the vacation of the South Shore Drive/Rustic Hill Right of Way, which was subsequently ordered vacated. The board approved the plan order, plans, and specifications for the 199th Street Road Project, which includes significant resident assessments. A request to rezone a portion of land for West View Acres and revisions to the Township Fee Schedule Ordinance were approved. An amendment to Ordinance 11-001 regarding Hazardous Trees was also approved. The Engineer's Report detailed progress on MS4 permit documentation, the 2050 Comp Plan Study (including ongoing wetland delineation efforts), the Lydia Prime Central Development Review, and updates on various road projects like Buck Lake Circle and 199th Street Reconstruction. The board approved a reduction in surety for the Creative Cash Partners development. Miscellaneous items included discussions on shared road and utility agreements with the City of Prior Lake. The Treasurer's Report for December 2025 was approved, and the board reviewed and approved disbursements for January 2026.

The meeting involved several key actions and discussions. The agenda was approved with an addition regarding a feasibility report for 199th Street. Public commentary included updates from the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District regarding project completion, ditch management, and future project considerations. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the Resolution LRIP for Improvements to 190th Street East. A resident petition to vacate a road right-of-way was accepted, with a public hearing scheduled for January 8th, 2026. The Feasibility Report for 199th Street reconstruction was approved, and a public hearing was called for January 8th. Engineering reports covered MS4 permit documentation updates, progress on the 2050 Comp Plan Study focusing on wetlands delineation, and status updates on road projects like Buck Lake Circle Drain and 190th Street LRIP application. Development project reviews included Creative Cash Partners and Schieffer updates. Outside agency projects noted construction completion for Aspen Ridge and ongoing studies for annexation areas and roundabouts. The board also discussed shared road and utility agreements with the City of Prior Lake. Road report items included snow plowing priorities, cost estimates for a turnaround area on Amazed Acres, and sign standardization. The Treasurer's Report for November 2025 was approved. New business included ongoing communication challenges with the Prior Lake Post Office regarding mail delivery on Panama Road and discussions about the water bill surcharge structure for certain residents. The board also set the start time for the January 8th organizational meeting.

The board meeting addressed several key issues including mail delivery solutions for Panama Avenue residents due to safety concerns, electing to pay the full employer contribution to the Minnesota Paid Leave Program, and discussing updates to the Tree Ordinance. The Engineer's Report covered MS4 permit documentation, the Rural Industrial Study, South Shore Drive Mill & Overlay, and Buck Lake Circle Reconstruction. Development projects and outside agency projects were also reviewed. Additional discussions included a complaint about the speed of garbage trucks, town hall and parks updates, the treasurer's report, legislative priorities, and the transition of fire fighters to PERA.

The Spring Lake Township Monthly Board Meeting included discussions on various topics such as the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District taking over County Ditch 13 Authority, assessments for the Lydia Street Light Subordinate Service District, and updates from the Engineer's Report on projects like the South Shore Drive Mill & Overlay and Buck Lake Circle Reconstruction. The board also reviewed the 2050 Comp Plan Study, development projects, outside agency projects, future road planning, MS4 Permit updates, and shared road and utilities agreements with Prior Lake. Additional discussions covered the Road Report, Town Hall and Parks Report, Water Resources Report, Treasurer's Report, SCALE, and considerations for the 2026 monthly meeting start time.

The meeting addressed several key issues, including a request to vacate a road right-of-way, updates from Cedar Lake Township on special service districts for road management, and a parks assessment presentation with improvement ideas for Fish Lake Park, South Shore Park, and Raymond Park. A conditional recommendation was made for the approval of a CUP for a monopole, pending relocation to minimize proximity to residences. The board also recessed to continue the Annual Town Meeting, approving the 2026 General Fund and Road & Bridge Fund levies, and reviewed the 2026 General Fund and Road & Bridge Fund budgets. Additional discussions covered the Engineer's Report, road concerns, town hall and parks updates, water resources, and new/old business, including the acquisition of a new domain for the township website.