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Page Township Update
July 2020

JULY MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, July 20th at 6:00pm. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive.

ROAD WORK: Biweekly road grading continues throughout the summer. All Township rights-of-way were mowed in recent weeks; a second mowing will be evaluated later in the year. Approximately 6,000 yards of gravel will be delivered and packed onto roughly 7 miles of Township roads before Labor Day. Other efforts for culvert replacement, signage, brush control, and other areas will also continue.

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. May regular minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL: Hall rental for public use has resumed, although capacity is limited and additional cleaning protocols are required. Hall rental forms and availability calendar are available online.

Page Township Update
June 2020

JUNE MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, June 15th at 6:00pm. This is the first meeting at the new time set at the May reorganization meeting. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive.

ROAD WORK: Work to make improvements to the right-of-way ditches along 170th Ave to improve the flow of water off of the roadways is largely complete. One culvert under the road will also be replaced. Excess material that was removed was added along 210th Street to eliminate a steep drop-off. Plans for the remainder of the work season will be finalized during the upcoming meeting.

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. April regular and Local Board of Appeal and Equalization minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL: At the upcoming meeting, Supervisors will make a determination whether public rental and use of the Hall may resume and if so, under what conditions.

Page Township Update
May 2020

MAY MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, May 18th at 7:00pm. With the expiration of the stay-at-home order, the Page Township Board will once again be meeting in-person with modifications to the room layout to ensure a minimum of 6 feet between each individual. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive.

REORGANIZATION: The Supervisors will conduct the annual Board Reorganization to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, define roles and emergency authorizations, set fees, and other considerations. Typically the reorganization occurs in April of each year, but it was delayed (per Resolution #2004-02) due to the inability to meet in-person during the stay-at-home order.

ROAD WORK: Supervisors will determine the 2020 priorities for maintenance, improvement, and repair along the approximately 27 miles of roads and rights-of-way under Page Township’s jurisdiction. This includes: areas to receive new gravel, roadside ditch improvements, culvert replacements, vegetation management, signage, and other issues. If you have any particular concerns you would like addressed, please email clerk@PageTownship.org or call (320) 247-5030.

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. March regular minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL:  Due to the public health emergency, all non-governmental use of the Town Hall is suspended until further notice.

Page Township Update
April 2020

APRIL MEETING: Due to the public health emergency and Governor’s stay-at-home order (EOE 20-33), the next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, Aprill 20th at 7:00pm via telephone only. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive.

Call-In Information:
(312) 626-6799
ID: 741 2052 7044

GRAVEL: Page Township will accept quotes for delivery of 6,000 cubic yard of class 5 gravel for delivery and placement upon roads prior to September 4, 2020. Due to the declared pandemic, all quotes must be submitted in writing and delivered to the Hall (US Mail or dropbox) or emailed to the Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. The full request for quotes is available on the website.

PROPERTY VALUES. Landowners may contest the market value or property tax classification for taxes payable in 2021 at the Board of Appeal and Equalization to be held on April 28th at 10:00am. An appointment with the Mille Lacs County Assessor is required (320) 983-8311. Due to the public health emergency, the meeting will be conducted primarily via phone and video. Only one member of the public will be admitted to the Town Hall at a time.

Call-In Information:
(312) 626-6799
ID: 773 1291 0639

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. February regular minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL:  Due to the public health emergency, all public use of the Town Hall is suspended until further notice.

Page Township Update
March 2020

MARCH MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, March 16th at 7:00pm at the Town Hall. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive. The regular meeting will be followed by the Board of Audit to review 2019 finances.

TOWNSHIP ELECTION: On March 10th, nine Page Township residents voted in the election of officers. The winners were: Jason Theisen (Supervisor A, 3-year term), Tom Burk (Supervisor C, 1-year term), and Kyle Weimann (Clerk, 2-year term).

2021 LEVY. At the March 10th Annual Meeting, gathered electors voted to set the 2021 property tax levy at the level recommended by the Supervisors, $144,000, divided between the five operating funds ($19,000 general, $102,750 road & bridge, $6,750 town hall, $750 park, and $14,750 fire). This will be the first increase since 2016. The overall levy is $24,000 less than it was in 2012.

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. January regular minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL: The Town Hall is available for public rental for $40 for 4 hours or $75 for 24 hours. Book your spring events now for less stress and more space! Check availability on the calendar and contact Kyle at clerk@PageTownship.org with any questions or to proceed with a booking.

FEBRUARY MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, February 10th at 7:00pm at the Town Hall. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive. The regular meeting will be followed by the Board of Audit to review 2019 finances.

LEVY RECOMMENDATION: At the February meeting, Supervisors will consider whether to recommend a 2021 property tax levy amount at the Annual Township meeting to be held on March 10. The Township maintains five separate operating funds to ensure fiscal responsibility for each of the components, with over 70% dedicated for road maintenance. The overall levy has not changed since 2015 and is lower than it was in 2012.

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. December regular minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL: The Town Hall is available for public rental for $40 for 4 hours or $75 for 24 hours. Book your spring events now for less stress and more space! Check availability on the calendar and contact Kyle at clerk@PageTownship.org with any questions or to proceed with a booking.

January Meeting, Candidate Filing, Buckthorn Workshop

JANUARY MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, January 13th at 7:00pm at the Town Hall. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive.

CANDIDATE FILING: Any eligible voter residing in Page Township may file as a candidate for Town Officer through January 14th. Positions to be elected at the March 10, 2020 Township Election are: Supervisor A (3 year term), Supervisor C (1 year term), and Clerk (2 year term). There is a $2 filing fee. Forms are available in one of the boxes at the Town Hall or from the Clerk. Additionally, the Hall will be open from 1:00 – 5:00pm January 14 for the purpose of filing.

BUCKTHORN WORKSHOP: An information session on Buckthorn control and prevention, including state and federal financial assistance programs, will be hosted at the Page Town Hall on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00pm.

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. November meeting minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL: The Town Hall is available for public rental for $40 for 4 hours or $75 for 24 hours. Book your winter get-togethers now for less stress and more space! Check availability on the calendar and contact Kyle at clerk@PageTownship.org with any questions or to proceed with a booking.

Page Township Update
December 2019

DECEMBER MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm at the Town Hall. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive.

CANDIDATE FILING: Any eligible voter residing in Page Township may file as a candidate for Town Officer between December 31 and January 14. Positions to be elected at the March 10, 2020 Township Election are: Supervisor A (3 year term), Supervisor C (1 year term), and Clerk (2 year term). There is a $2 filing fee. Forms will be available in one of the boxes at the Town Hall or from the Clerk. Additionally, the Hall will be open from 1:00 – 5:00pm January 14 for the purpose of filing.

SNOW PLOWING: Snow season has officially begun. Page Township generally does not dispatch the plow unless 3 inches of snow has fallen and it will not be sent out in hazardous conditions. Drivers must yield to the plow and exercise caution when traveling on unplowed roads.

• Any damage to a mailbox or other personal property from plow operations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. No mailboxes will be replaced unless they have proper swing-away posts.
• It is unlawful for residents or landowners to push snow onto or across any public right-of-way, including Township Roads.
  

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. October regular minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL: The Town Hall is available for public rental for $40 for 4 hours or $75 for 24 hours. Book your winter get-togethers now for less stress and more space! Check availability on the calendar and contact Kyle at clerk@PageTownship.org with any questions or to proceed with a booking.

Page Township Update
November 2019

NOVEMBER MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, November 18th at 7:00pm at the Town Hall. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive.

US-169 INTERSECTION: After too many fatal and serious accidents at the junction of County Road 11 (190th Street) and US-169, most caused by T-bone collisions on the northbound side, MnDOT is seeking to alter the traffic flow to create a Reduced Conflict Intersection. This arrangement forces cross traffic to travel a short distance north or south on 169 and do a U-turn to merge back on in the opposite direction. Although safety should be improved, this will also affect the Page Township business district located nearby, particularly for traffic seeking to head south out of the area. The Board will discuss the issue at the November meeting and consider whether to make any official recommendations to improve the current plan. Residents and affected business owners are encouraged to attend to provide input.

INTERNET SPEED: Broadband speed throughout Page Township is often quite low, and may be below what has been promised in marketing materials. Mille Lacs County is requesting local residents complete an internet speed test for use by the state Office of Broadband Development for review and enforcement.

PAST MEETINGS: Meeting minutes are posted online once they have been approved by the Supervisors at the subsequent meeting. September regular minutes are now posted in the Google Drive.

HALL RENTAL: The Town Hall is available for public rental for $40 for 4 hours or $75 for 24 hours. Book your winter get-togethers now for less stress and more space! Check availability on the calendar and contact Kyle at clerk@PageTownship.org with any questions or to proceed with a booking.