Crow Wing Township

The board meeting addressed several key areas including designating the Town Hall as the annual polling place for 2026, designating absentee voting availability, and appointing a paid leave administrator. Discussions also took place regarding paid leave premium sharing, ROW regulations, and Sourcewell funding for a trailer and baby changing station. The Planning Commission presented updates on ordinance amendments, violation letters, and permitting activity. Additional reports covered the Treasurer's report, road maintenance, cemetery documentation, and fire administration. The board also discussed a right-of-way violation notice and upcoming training and conferences.

The Town Board meeting included discussions on crack sealing of township roads, a potential change of the website to a ".gov" domain, and Sourcewell funding for a trailer and tractor tires. A rezone ordinance from Ag/Forestry to Rural Residential-10 was approved. The board also discussed conditional use permit violations and authorized fines for residents not addressing property cleanup. The road report covered repairs to Sweet Road and 40th, as well as ditch mowing and culvert repair. The board addressed the poor condition of the township tractor's front tires and discussed a potential replacement. Miscellaneous administrative matters were also reviewed.

The Town Board meeting included discussions on ROW information, Sourcewell Funding for a trailer and baby changing table, and the possibility of purchasing or borrowing an electronic speed sign. The Planning Commission Report mentioned violation letters and a public hearing regarding Ordinance updates. The Treasurer's Report covered payroll, claims, and actuaries, deciding to pay township employees at the regular hourly rate. The Road Report addressed ditch mowing, crack sealing, gravel placement, a shared road contract, and culvert repairs. The Fire Administration provided a report on call rates and budget, while the Cemetery Report noted no new burials. Administrative business included approving road mileage, and announcements were made for upcoming meetings and workshops. The electrical box at the park was discussed for removal.

The meeting agenda includes items such as approving the agenda, gopher bounties, public comments, oath of office, election of chair and vice chair, committee assignments, donation requests from the annual meeting, approving the 2026 levy, planning commission report, treasurer report, road report, cemetery report, fire administration, admin business, reorganizational items, communications, and announcements regarding spring short courses, AWAIR meeting, road tour, local board of appeal & equalization, and CWCATO.

The agenda included discussions on gopher bounties, graffiti at Town Hall, carpet replacement, and a safety meeting report. Unfinished business included fire extinguisher servicing and AED. The Planning Commission Report addressed ongoing issues with buffer along the Northland Industrial Park and SSTS ordinance changes. The Treasurer's Report reviewed payroll and claims. Road Report included Brandon Way Project, Road Tour Discussion, 5 Year Road Plan, Crack-sealing, and Noxious Weeds. Other items included Cemetery Report, Fire Administration report, Consolidated Insurance review, and communications. The board also discussed annual liquor license renewals for Wild Rice Depot and North Central Speedway, weed control, and 3rd Party Reimbursement /w Sourcewell.