Chairman Warren Stolp called the regular meeting of the Town of Nashwauk to order on Tuesday, May 11th,
2010 at 7:05 PM in the Cloverdale Hall. Members present: Warren Stolp, Jeff Ekholm, Larry Laakso, Terri
Holmbeck and Karine Woodman. Members absent: none.
A motion was made by Laakso and seconded by Stolp to approve the treasurer’s report as read. Total receipts:
$1,806.12. Total disbursements: $39,151.18. Total ending balance for the month: $187,015.61. Certificate of
Deposit: $69,191.51. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Stolp and seconded by Ekholm to approve the clerk’s minutes of the last regular
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Ekholm and seconded by Laakso to approve and pay all claims presented to the board
for payment. Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. No member was present from the Long Range Planning Committee therefore there was no business to
report.
2. Mr. Pat Coughlin was absent therefore there was no business to report on the Greenway Recreation
Board.
3. A road meeting took place on April 27th, 2010. The results found that some areas needed ditching,
culvert repair and other areas where identified for Class 5 dirt. There will be approximately 1700 yard of
Class 5 needed for the roads. Please not that roads where inspected when dry. No action taken.
4. Chairman Stolp asked Marty Dusterhoft about the safety plan that is currently in place and it is going
well. No action taken.
5. No other old business was brought forward for discussion.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. A discussion was held on the union contract and the health plan. Based on this contract, employees will
have to receive back pay as of April 1st¸2010 for the difference in the new wages.
*A motion was made by Stolp and seconded by Ekholm to accept the new wages and the new health
care plan upon final review of the union contract that will be provided by the union. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. *A motion was made by Ekholm and seconded by Laakso to approve the donation to the Nashwauk 4th
of July committee for $200.00. Motion carried unanimously.
3. *A motion was made by Ekholm and seconded by Stolp to approve the renewal of the township website
(www.nashwauktownship.com) for a rate of $119.50 for one year. Motion carried unanimously.
4. A discussion was held regarding the Itasca County Public Hearing. No action taken.
5. A discussion as held regarding Ms. Mary Malnar’s donation of $5,000.00 from her will to the Nashwauk
Cemetery Fund. This money will not arrive for a few months as the attorneys for her estate are still
sorting things out. Chairman Stolp suggested the supervisors think of ideas on how this money can
benefit the cemetery. Chairman Stolp suggested a new sign for the cemetery. No action taken.
1. Correspondence
a. League of MN cities – election of members at Annual meeting June 24th in St. Cloud
b. Letter League of MN cities regarding current news in legislation
c. Itasca County Sheriff’s Office reports on Calls For Service for 2001-2009
d. Emerald Ash Borer workshops with MN Dept. of Agriculture
e. Thank you cards
i. Itasca County Agricultural Association
ii. Home Visitor Program
iii. ElderCircle
6. A discussion was held regarding the request from the Nashwauk Public Utilities Commission regarding
access to multiple properties to survey the power line for the Essar Steel project. These properties are
located near the cemetery.
*A motion was made by Stolp and seconded by Ekholm to grant the Nashwauk Public Utilities
Commission access to mentioned properties to survey power line. Motion carried unanimously.
7. A discussion was held regarding Waste Management and recycling. Clerk Woodman asked to use the
township website to find out how many people that are currently using Waste Management for garbage
pickup would be willing to try to get Waste Management to send a truck for recycling pickup. No action
taken.
8. Chairman Stolp gave information regarding Itasca County accepting bids to tarr Southview Road. The
understanding is the county is hoping to have the project completed by July 1st, 2010.
With no further business to discuss a motion was made by Stolp and seconded by Laakso to adjourn at 7:40
PM. Motion carried unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Cloverdale Hall.
ATTEST:
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Clerk
Chairman
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