Township of Little Falls

The continuation of the Public Hearing concerned a petition from Richard Kliber of Kliber Properties, LLC to establish a Cartway according to MN Statute. Key discussions involved determining appropriate compensation for landowners affected by the proposed cartway. Supervisor Sandy presented three options (A, B, and C) regarding damages to the Krause property, focusing on land value appraisals, fencing costs, labor, and the inclusion of a waterline in Option C. Legal counsel for both parties offered comments on the appraiser's role and potential devaluation of land. The Board ultimately directed Township Counsel to draft a resolution awarding $12,165 in damages to the Krauses and $2,600 to the Rauchs, based on a recommendation favoring Option A with adjustments.

The continued public hearing addressed a petition from Richard Kliber of Kliber Properties, LLC, to establish a cartway. The primary focus shifted to determining the damages owed to the Krause property owners for the land taken. Discussions involved conflicting appraisal values for the affected land, with the Township appraiser setting damages at $4300 per acre and the Krause appraiser suggesting $8800 per acre. Arguments were presented regarding whether the Krause property should be evaluated separately from the Rauch property, and the Krause counsel detailed claims for damages including an underground tunnel, a new barn, and water infrastructure. The hearing was opened to public comment regarding easements before being closed, and the matter was ultimately continued to a subsequent date for further damage assessment.

The public hearing was a continuation concerning a petition from Richard Kliber of Kliber Properties, LLC, seeking to establish a Cartway pursuant to Minnesota Statute. A motion was made and seconded to reconvene the hearing on October 27, 2025, and a subsequent motion was made and seconded to continue the current hearing to October 27, 2025.

The meeting included the approval of the Treasurer's Report and the routing of bills. Old business involved a motion to approve Resolution 25-#08 concerning the Kliber Cartway and award of damages. New business addressed the update of the Little Falls Township Website to .gov status, scheduling the Board of Appeals & Equalization for April 14, 2026, and announcing the filing period for the Annual Meeting candidacy (December 30, 2025 - January 13, 2026). The Board of Audit was set for January 22, 2026. A road report indicated that trees were trimmed for snowplowing clearance. Correspondence included a request from the Morrison Historical Society for an end-of-year operating reserve, which was deferred for consideration at the Annual Meeting.

The meeting addressed financial matters, including reinvesting funds into CDs. Old business included the Kliber Cartway, with plans to obtain appraisals for the Krause and Rauch properties. New business involved reviewing a draft of the new 5-year Fire Contract and sending it to Lawyer Gilchrist for feedback, as well as updates on the new website development. The possibility of reapplying for the LRIP for 180th was discussed and discouraged due to low funding availability. The US 10 Bus Trip was attended, with limited information relevant to the Little Falls area.