Township of Dovre

The meeting addressed several key issues, including a Pennock Fire Board request to increase benefit levels by $100, concerns about snow removal and road conditions, and a discussion of the 8th St. NE project. A treasurer's report was approved, along with payments of orders and end-of-year bills. The meeting also included a discussion of the 2023 meeting schedule, a conditional use hearing for A&J Rentals, and a subdivision approval for Joel TeBrake. Other topics included broadband updates, Long Lake Association use of the town hall, billing for 11th St., a request to print minutes in the Lakes Area Review, review of bills to close out escrow accounts, a sand/Carlson property split, and various other information items and supervisor reports.

The meeting addressed drainage issues on 22nd Street, allocating funds for repairs. Discussion included a response from Tom's Backhoe denying responsibility for 11th Street costs, and concerns about excessive sand usage in Long Acres. Updates were provided on 40th Street and the treasurer's report was reviewed. The meeting also covered the approval of orders, a fire report, and a resolution for the 8th Street project. A request for financial assistance for a new AED from Lakes Area Rural Responders was tabled for the December meeting. Access permits were approved, and a public hearing notice from Asche & Company was discussed. Old business included a broadband update and review of bills. Finally, permission to dispose of various documents was granted.

The meeting addressed various topics, including the replacement of a carp trap on Skaatis Lake, with a plan to seek grant funding; engineering issues related to the 40th St. and 8th St. intersection; unfinished landscaping and curb replacement on 15th St.; approval of the 2024 Willmar Fire Department contract; financial reports; and the approval of orders. Discussions also covered updates on the 22nd St., broadband project, 8th St., and 40th St. projects, including payment requests and assessments. A Palmquist invoice was noted as outstanding. Platting and access applications were reviewed and acted upon. Finally, the meeting included discussion of Long Lake Road borings, a potential LRIP grant application, and an upcoming open house to discuss the project with residents.

The meeting addressed road repair requests, including bituminous surfacing for 2020, repairs to Horizon Hills Circle, and a culvert needing jetting. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, along with payment of orders. Drainage issues on 22nd St. NE were discussed, with a decision to scope the area and potentially clean and flush the drain tile. Other topics included a minor subdivision application, Sunday liquor sales, a broadband study update, and the designation of the Dovre Town Hall as the annual polling place. The meeting also included approval of the 2020 meeting schedule and permission to dispose of various documents.

The meeting covered the approval of the treasurer's report and the discussion of a proposed specialty clinic project. A significant portion of the meeting focused on broadband access, including the establishment of a budget for informational sessions. The appointment of a new board member was made. The assessment process and road and bridge policy were reviewed. The 2020 budget and levy were set, and items for the annual meeting agenda were approved. Several other topics were discussed, including gopher bounty, bank depository, town hall rental fees, official notices, board member salaries, culverts/aprons, donations, access applications, Sunday liquor licenses, and reports from the Kandiyohi County Township Association Annual Business/Weed Meeting. Finally, orders were approved, and permission to dispose of various documents was granted.