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Local Municipality Minutes Burnhamville Township, Swanville City
Board Members (in order of photo): Teresa Giese, Mandy Barber, Bill Johnson, Kevin Zellers Jr., Brittney Jordan, Royal Loven, Brittany Johnson and Superintendent Travis Hensch.
There will be a Swanville Innovative Schools Project Fundraiser - Alfredo Dinner at Lucky’s in Swanville on December 8th from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
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What is the Swanville ISP? The Innovative Schools Project (ISP) was started in Swanville in 2019. The board of directors includes 7 active community members who are also parents of current or former students at Swanville School.
Since the board began, they have funded nearly $50,000 in grants for projects that are not covered under the school budget. Each year they continue to fund projects due to the amazing support of our community.
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Local Municipality Minutes
Email Minutes to htnews@icloud.com Burnhamville Township • October 27, 2022
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held October 27, 2022 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors Bruce Johnson, and Mike Berscheit; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; and Treasurer Pam Throener. Supervisor Joe Muellner was absent. Also present were Nikki Deyle and Erv Herdering.
The minutes from the regular meeting of September 27, 2022 were approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.
Nikki Deyle was present to introduce herself as a county commissioner candidate and to compare issues with FEMA grant requirements.
For correspondence the township received notice of Arvig request for working in Road Right of Way, October tax settlement and election information.
A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 6336 through 6351 totaling $20,829.00. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
With the General Election on Tuesday, November 8 the board will set up booths on Monday, November 7 at 3:30.
Todd County was granted FEMA help for May storms. The clerk is doing meetings on the computer working on completing required FEMA information with FEMA representative.
In the road report the supervisors requested extra blading with the dry conditions. Contractor will work on culverts on Ermine Drive and 321st cartway.
Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $64,348.48 which included the October tax settlement. Sup. Berscheit motioned to approve and Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Johnson. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, November 29 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center. Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk Swanville City • November 9, 2022 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, John Dragseth, and Jim Molitor Absent: Norm Carlson and Tony Maciej. Also present: Angie and Brent VanRisseghem, Isaac Schultz. Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, October 4, 2022 were reviewed. A motion was made by Jim Molitor to approve the minutes. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Isaac Schultz, newly elected to the MN House District 10B, was present to hear the plans of the water storage tank and how the city needs funding from the state to get the project done. Schultz will be presenting this project in the House and the importance of the funding. Angie VanRisseghem, City Insurance Agent, was present to go over the city’s insurance renewal for 2023. Angie handed out proposed insurance values for council to go over.Angie answered questions from council, and decided to come back to the December council meeting.
The family of Gerald Rademacher would like to share our heartfelt appreciation to family, friends and neighbors for the kind words, the memorials, flowers, cards, food and for being there during the difficult time of Jerry's passing. A special thank you to Father Marve and Deacon Ernie for the service. Donny Brang for the beautiful music. Special thanks to the American Legion Honor Guard for the services at the cemetery. We also thank Helen and the other men and women who served the lunch. A special thank you to CentraCare Hospital nurses and doctors who cared for Jerry and the palliative care team. Thank you Linda and Patton-Schad Funeral Services for your great care and compassion in organizing the arrangements. We are truly grateful.
Joyce Rademacher Andy and Paula & Family Dan and Laura & Family Jeff and Jessica Steven & Julie Selander & Family
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Mayor Lange presented to council a plaque that was done with all the mayors past and present for the City of Swanville. She is working on plaques for past and present Council Members and Clerk/Treasurers also.
There is a parcel by the alley between fifth and sixth street that someone is interested in buying but the alley would have to be named. After discussion, council decided to name the alley McRae Avenue and the lot would be #100. A sign will be made to mark this avenue.
With the selling of THC/CBD, the Mayor is working on city regulations and there will have a policy wrote up for the next council meeting for
Preliminary election results were looked at. Council will canvass the results in the next few days.
At this point Sandy Lange will remain as Mayor for a 2-year term and Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor will remain as council members for a 4-year term.
Mayor Lange presented council with Resolution # 2022-2 which states the American Legion Post 313 would like to donate $1000.00 to the Swanville Park for expenses. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the donation and to recognize the American Legion for their generous donation.
The Morrison Co Animal Humane Society sent out an annual impound contract. After discussion, it was decided to not sign the contract at this time, but go with a pay as needed.
The Declaration of Covenants for North Berkey 1st Addition was discussed. The City Attorney has looked the covenant over and has given his okay on it. Jim Molitor made a motion to adopt the North Berkey 1st Addition Declaration. John Dragseth seconded the motion. all voted in favor, motion carried.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor; motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Swanville Center.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by John Dragseth to adjourn.All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m.
Julie Holleman, City Clerk/Treasurer
Canvassing of the votes was held November 17, 2022. Mayor Lange, Council members Tony Maciej, Norm Carlson and John Dragseth canvassed the votes.
Mayor 2-year term: Sandra Lange received 112 votes, 5 write-ins
Councilmembers 4-year term: Tony Maciej received 105 votes, Jim Molitor received 78 votes. There were 17 write ins.
What is a wetland and how are they classified?
Minnesota is home to eight wetland types ranging from the classic cattail fringed duck pond to seasonally flooded areas within an agricultural field. The variation between wetland types can be minimal or extensive, but there are three common factors for identifying wetlands. All wetlands have hydric soils (soils developed in wet conditions), Hydrology (standing water or saturated soils for part of the growing season), and vegetation (plants adapted for wet conditions). Knowing how to identify wetlands is important, but why should we care about wetlands and what do they mean for residents/landowners of Todd County?
Wetlands provide many functions including, but not limited to flood water retention, water purification, shoreline stabilization, and fish and wildlife habitat. In 1991, Minnesota passed the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) with the purpose of achieving no net loss in quality, quantity and biological diversity of Minnesota’s wetlands. That being said, the WCA regulates activities such as excavation, drainage, and fill within wetlands. Factors contributing to wetland decisions include location, soil type, wetland type, and project type. No two situations are exactly the same and we cannot stress enough, the importance of communicating with Todd County SWCD before working on projects that could be deemed within a wetland or wetland fringe area. The Todd County SWCD is here to provide technical assistance with all your wetland requests and inquiries. A few areas we can provide technical assistance with include wetland crossings, irrigation boom crossings, drain tile, ditch cleaning, filling, wildlife habitat ponds, and wetland restorations. Working with us, we can create a plan of action to obtain landowner goals while minimizing wetland impacts, ensuring no violations occur. Feel free to stop by the Todd County SWCD office or call the office at 320-732-2644.
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