Meeting Minutes July 26, 2023

TOWNSHIP OF CLAY

CLAY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

July 26th, 2023, 6:11 PM

18650-290th STREET

PARK RAPIDS, MN

 

 

    • CALL TO ORDER: The July 26th, 2023, Meeting of the Clay Township Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Andy Kietzman, and those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
    • ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Andy Kietzman, Supervisors Jeff Haukebo and Mike Lichter, Treasurer Del Holz, and Clerk Kristina Case. Absent: None.
    • APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Kietzman, seconded by Haukebo, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as presented.
    • APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
      • Clay Township Regular Meeting Minutes-May 24th, 2023: A motion was made by Kietzman, seconded by Lichter, and unanimously carried to approve the Clay Township Regular Meeting Minutes for May 24th, 2023, as presented.
    • NEW BUSINESS:
      • Minnesota State Demographic Center Letter: Letter states 2022 Population and Household estimates as population 79 and households at 29.
      • Robert Weih: Haukebo stated Weih submitted application to build a storage building on property. No issues with zoning. A motion was made by Haukebo, seconded by Kietzman, and unanimously carried to approve zoning application.
      • Treasurer Resignation: Holz submitted a letter stating he will retire from the Treasurer position at the end of 2023. (attached) Holz handed Kietzman the key to the safety deposit box. Holz started as Deputy Treasurer in 2005 and drafted as Treasurer in 2007. Kietzman thanked Holz for all of his previous service to the township.
    • OLD BUSINESS:
      • Deep Lake Campground: Nothing new to report
      • Helipad: Kietzman stated he received a quote with estimation of paving helipad between $17,000-20,000. Discussion followed.  A motion was made by Haukebo, seconded by Kietzman, and unanimously carried to proceed with grass. Lichter will contact Cumber for delivery of top soil.
    • APPROVAL OF TREASURERS REPORT: Holz presented his written treasurer’s report to the board. A motion was made by Kietzman, seconded by Lichter, and unanimously carried to approve the treasurer’s report and to pay the outstanding invoices.
    • ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Kietzman, seconded by Lichter, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m.  
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ATTEST:                                                        

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Chair Andy Kietzman

 

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Kristina Case

Clay Township Clerk

Supervisor Signatures: __________________________ / _________________________