Township of Moe

The board reviewed current road conditions and maintenance updates, including road recording status and agreements with neighboring jurisdictions. Key business items included the preparation of gravel bid advertisements, a review of the annual budget, and upcoming organizational meetings regarding residential subdivision development, weed control, and board of appeals procedures. The board also addressed a public request concerning property driveway access.

Discussions included an update on the Tall Timbers & Moe Hall Road Feasibility Petition, where the board addressed the petition's denial due to insufficient frontage signatures and the need for appraisals to determine if proposed assessments could be supported by increased property value. Regarding the Road Report, it was noted that mailboxes must adhere to regulations regarding break-away posts. The Town Hall Study presented five options for improvement or replacement, ranging from remodeling the current facility to building new structures or leasing Pioneer Park, with cost estimates provided for each. Other items included concerns over the unresolved shed roof leak repair, the status of the siren invoice, and a mowing contract quote request for Pioneer Park. In new business, correspondence was read, and the date and time for the next meeting were set. Public input addressed funding sources for road paving in Kathio township and provided feedback on the pros and cons of improving Tall Timbers road.

The Annual Meeting included the selection of a Moderator and approval of the agenda. Key reports involved funding requests for 2026 from the Garfield Fire Department ($27,425.42), Brandon Fire Department ($10,779.25), District 206 Community Education Program ($1,636.00), Holmes City First Responders ($3,000.00), Alexandria Senior Center ($500.00), and Douglas County Historical Society ($100.00). The Treasurer reviewed and the meeting accepted the 2024 financial report. Old business included tabling the discussion regarding moving the Clerk and Treasurer positions to a for-hire basis. New business involved the discussion and approval of a new township shop, with a motion approving $600,000.00 for its construction, retaining Bremer Bank and Echo Press as official depository and newspaper, and keeping the proposed 2026 budget at the previous year's level of $408,100.00. A motion was also approved for a $300.00 cookout. Following the Annual Meeting, the Board of Canvas convened to accept the election results, confirming the election of Bill Hinnekamp as Supervisor and Whitney Citrowske as Treasurer, and noting the vote outcome on moving township elections to November.

The document details the proceedings of two distinct sessions held on the same day: a Board of Audit meeting and a regular Board meeting. The Board of Audit reviewed treasurer and clerk records, including beginning fund balances and receipts/disbursements, resulting in a reconciled year-end balance despite a minor discrepancy of $0.41 cents, for which approval was motioned. During the regular session, the agenda and claims were approved. Old Business included confirmation that snow removal was completed on the roads and that the road tour for recording roads was commencing. The Holmes City and Moe Road Agreement remains in progress. New Business covered updates for upcoming events such as the Annual Meeting posting, Township Day, and various county/short course meetings. Public input addressed concerns regarding the finalization timeline for the Road Agreement, the associated costs, and per diem reimbursement rates for board members attending training events.

The meeting addressed several items, including the amendment of the agenda to include Douglas County Assessor's Fees. Under Old Business, updates were provided on road gravel application and a resolution was passed to set the speed limit on West Mill Lake Road at 35 MPH between County Road 27 and the Moe/Holmes City town line, following consultation with the Minnesota DOT. Information was also shared regarding a grader operator class. New Business involved identifying landowners (Anderson's, Howe's, and Foslien's) requiring notification for dead tree removal, discussion on purchasing a 3-point style road packer for the grader, securing cleaning services, arranging for inspection of an Arlan Johnson tile standpipe, addressing a beaver issue plugging the Fish Lake Culvert to prevent road damage, planning for attendance at a summer short course and a public works meeting, coordinating vehicle weighing on new blacktop with the sheriff's department, finalizing the County Assessor's Fees for upcoming years, discussing the protocol for donation requests, considering hiring personnel for noxious weed spraying, and confirming the tractor lease readiness. The time and place for the July meeting were set for Monday, July 10th at 7:00 PM.