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July 7, 2015

Official Minutes 7.7.15
The July monthly meeting was called to order by Neil Franz at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dale Lange, Brian Brix, Dave Robertson, Joe Thelen and Todd Barrow.
The June minutes were read. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report stating the checking account balance was $356,664.02.
RE: Dustcoating – Neil Franz reported that dustcoating was finished.
RE: Manana Road Approach – Vernon Willenbring reported that it is still in progress.
RE: 288th Street East – Brian Brix stated that the road was not in good shape and very slimy after rain. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes and Dale Lange will check it out to see what can be done to improve the situation.
RE: Marshfield Circle – Joe Thelen stated that the recent rains had deposited unwanted ground on their property – this seems to be a recurring problem. He also had pictures of the property. Discussion was held. The supervisors will check and see what can be done to solve the problem.
RE: Weed Inspection – Supervisors reported that weed inspection is in progress.
RE: Township Road Study – Discussion was held concerning a draft presented by Neil Franz concerning a new policy regarding the tarring of Township roads. Discussion was held. A public hearing would need to be held in order to adopt the new policy. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 8:30 pm for the purpose of considering a new policy to amend or repeal the June 2008 policy concerning paving of Township roads, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried. The Public Hearing will be published and posted.
RE: Brush Spraying – Discussion was held concerning spraying of brush along Township roads. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to hire someone to spray the brush with a cap of $4000, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Albany Fire Dept – Neil Franz will attend the Fire Department meeting on July 16, 2015.
RE: Sabrowsky – It was noted that gravel was needed to fill a hole on Mapleview along the Sabrowsky property.
RE: Township Summer Course – Vernon Willenbring reported that he attended the Summer Course and took the Board of Equalization Certification class.
RE: Albany School District Referendum – It was noted that the voting will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 7 am to 8 pm in the Albany Junior/Senior High Building. Dan Stommes reported that the school board stated that the one voting sight was in order to reduce costs of election.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6353 Lange Trenching blading/rd rpr/granite $ 27795.78
6354 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6355 US Treasury social security/medicare 593.64
6356 Appolis Inc website hosting/support 600.00
6357 Void
6358 Munson Township tar rpr on 260th West 7019.30
6359 Pat Schmitz road ditch cutting 1216.00
6360 Stearns Cty Aud/Treas assessing fees 6822.75
6361 Central MN Dust Control dustcoating 24039.20
6362 CentraSota-St. Martin grass mix along Hedgewood 110.00
6363 Stearns Bank tarring fund CD 50000.00
Total $ 118,261.60
Year-to Date Total $ 196,330.43
At 9:33 pm Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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June 2, 2015

Official Minutes 6.2.15
The June monthly meeting was called to order by Neil Franz at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Fred Holthaus, Dave Robertson, Brian Brix, Lisa Klaphake, Matt Schmitz, Jamie Kurtz, Pat Zimmerman, Joe Thelen, Stacy Barrow, Paul Killmer, Dale Lange, John Blenker, Dan Achilles, Buddy Bushman, Norb Jost, Lou Jost and Neil Eiynck.
The May minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report stating that the checking account balance was $204,407.67.
RE: Road Ditch Cutting – A quote for road ditch cutting was received from Pat Schmitz for $64/hr. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quote of $64/hr from Pat Schmitz, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Fred Holthaus commented that if residents didn’t want the ditch cut that they should notify the Supervisors or Matt Schmitz.
RE: Lewis Fischer Plat – Mr. Achilles presented a plat for Lewis Fischer Estates Second Addition. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to approve and sign the plat, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Road Study Group Presentation – The Group, consisting of Fred Holthaus, Dave Robertson, Brian Brix, Dewey Klaphake and Paul Killmer, with Neil Franz as the Township Board representative, gave a visual presentation regarding options for tarring Township Roads. The members had met five times for 1.5 hours each time and did some researching to find different alternatives. Straight forward bonding would not work as we could not bond enough to tar all roads – doing it in steps would require voter approval for each step – roughly 25% or more of the amount would be assessed for fees – and in the end the Township would not be able to tar all the roads. The group suggested that it would not be feasible. As bonding to tar all roads was not recommended the group came up with a Criteria for Paving list for the Board to use in considering which roads to tar and still give them flexibility in their final decision. The group did not give any recommendation as to which roads to tar – just a reminder of their criteria list and the Tarring Resolution. The Board thanked the group for all their efforts in researching and presenting the information.
RE: Culvert on 221st – The culvert was checked out. Supervisors will keep an eye on it and take care of it.
RE: Manana Approach – Vernon Willenbring reported that Linn Farms was agreeable to the 50/50 offer for the approach. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to approve the approach with the Township and Linn Farms each paying 50% of the cost, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Dustcoating – Supervisors reported that several residents had contacted them about dustcoating. The roads to be dustcoated will be scheduled.
RE: Hedgewood Road signs/railings – Dan Stommes stated that they would be taken care of soon.
RE: Crackfilling – Dan Stommes reported that he will get in touch with the contractor and the remaining roads will be done. Supervisors stated that they were pleased with the condition of the crackfilling that was done last year.
RE: Mahogany Culvert – Dan Stommes reported that there may be some problems with a culvert in Mahogany Road due to some approved environmental construction being done by a landowner. He will watch and see if anything needs to be done.
RE: Weed inspection – The Supervisors agreed to each take 1/3 of the Township as is prior years.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a report on the Land Use Workshop he attended.
RE: Summer Course Workshop – Vernon Willenbring stated that he will be attending the workshop. No other members will be going.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6337 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 64.93
6338 Judy Bruemmer election judge 87.50
6339 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 858.85
6340 Judy Bruemmer reimburse mile/post/supplies 157.00
6341 Neil Franz supervisor wages 720.33
6342 Neil Franz reimburse workshop fee 50.00
6343 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages 152.38
6344 Dewey Klaphake reimburse mile/permit fee 107.40
6345 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 646.45
6346 Vernon Willenbring reimburse mile/meals 100.64
6347 Daniel Stommes reimburse mile/workshop fee 99.28
6348 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 609.51
6349 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 595.66
6350 Duane Janssen reimburse workshop fee/milk 53.00
6351 Lange Trenching blading 1997.66
6352 Wm Scepaniak gravel 21141.00
Total $ 27,441.59
Year-to-date Total $ 78,068.83
At 10:10 pm Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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May 5, 2015

Official Minutes 5.5.15
The May monthly meeting was called to order by Neil Franz at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange, Dave Robertson, Patti Zimmerman, Nick Salzer & daughter.
The April minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report stating that the checking account balance for the Township was $219,995.45.
RE: 317th St Blading – Patti Zimmerman and Nick Salzer stated that the blading and condition of 317th Street was not good. A lengthy discussion followed concerning what alternatives could be taken to improve the condition of the road. The Supervisors stated that they will look into the situation and see what can be done.
RE: Gravel Quotes – Only one gravel quote was received. No other contractors offered a quote. Wm. Scepaniak submitted a quote of $8.10 c/yd for Class 5 gravel which included supply, delivery and blading. Discussion was held. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quote from Wm. Scepaniak for $8.10, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Blading Quotes – Only one quote was received for blading of Township roads. No other contractors submitted a quote. Lange Trenching submitted a quote of $43.00/mile. It was noted that last years quote was $41.00/mile. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the quote for $43.00/mile, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Class 2 Granite Quotes – Only one quote for Class 2 Granite was received. No other quotes were received. Lange Trenching submitted a quote of $18.50/ton. Discussion was held. It was noted that the granite might be an option for 317th Street. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the quote of $18.50/ton, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Road Tour – Discussion was held concerning the Road Tour. It was decided which roads to put gravel and class 2 on. Notations from Lange Trenching were also added to the Road Tour Report.
RE: 221st Culvert – Discussion was held. Supervisors will check on it to see if it needs repair.
RE: Manana Road – Vernon Willenbring reported that he was contacted by Linn Farms concerning the need for an approach from their field to Manana Road. It was noted that the lack of an approach could ruin the tar on Manana Road. Discussion was held. It was decided to offer Linn Farms the option of the Township paying for one-half of the cost of the approach. Vernon Willenbring will contact them and report back at the next meeting.
RE: Dustcoating – Discussion was held. It was decided to use the Richmond firm again. The clerk will put a notice on the website that residents wanting dustcoating along their property should notify one of the Supervisors by June 1, 2015.
RE: Crackfilling – It was noted that no contact had been made with the crackfilling contractor at this time.
RE: Farming Baseball Team – Neil Franz reported that he had not received any further contact from Mike Schleper regarding their request to use the Township Tax Exemption for improvements on the baseball field.
RE: 260th West – It was noted that Munson Township reported that repairs will be made to the road as soon as road restrictions are lifted.
RE: Road Advisory Committee – The Road Advisory Committee, formed at the Township Annual Meeting, will submit a report on the results of their meetings at the June monthly meeting. The clerk will put a notice on the website concerning the meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6335 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 64.93
6336 Lange Trenching blading 2306.36
Total $ 2,370.99
Year-to-date Total $ 50,626.94
At 9:30 pm, Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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April 7, 2015

Official Minutes 4.7.15
The April monthly meeting was called to order by Neil Franz at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange, John Blenker, Norb Jost, Lou Jost, Nick Salzer, Brian Brix, Dave Robertson, Jason Willenbring, John Zimmerman and Mike Schleper.
The March minutes were read. Dan Stommes made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Duane Janssen gave a financial report stating that the checking account balance was $233,065.08 and the tarring CD balance was $197,835.11.
RE: Clear Lake Petition – Norb Jost asked if the Supervisors had come to a decision regarding the petition to put No Parking signs on both sides of the road along Clear Lake. Discussion was held. The Supervisors stated that 12 additional No Parking signs will be put up along the same side of the road as the others and they would like to wait and see how that works before putting up signs along both sides of the road.
RE: Farming Baseball Association – Mike Schleper was present to ask permission to use the Township Tax Exemption to buy lights and other improvements for the ballpark. Discussion was held. As the Township Exemption is a limited exemption the Board will have to check to see if it can be used for such purposes.
RE: Blading Quotes – It was decided to open blading quotes at the May monthly meeting.
RE: Road Tour – It was noted that Road Tour was taken earlier in the day. Discussion was held with Lange Trenching and the residents present at the meeting concerning road conditions.
RE: Trappers Liquor License – An application for a County On/Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License was presented to the Board. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to approve the application, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short zoning report.
RE: School Referendum – Dan Stommes reported that the Albany School District will have an election on August 11, 2015 in order to approve an additional operating referendum for the District.
RE: Population Density Map – Brian Brix stated that he checked with the County about a Population Density Map. He said it would cost around $100 and would measure approximately 4’ by 5’. He also stated that the map was not available at this time but would be so in the near future.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6327 Jack Wimmer election judge $ 87.50
6328 Dewey Klaphake moderator fee 50.00
6329 Mary Lou Salzl election judge 100.00
6330 Lange Trenching blading 2378.04
6331 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6332 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing 850.00
6333 US Treasury medicare/soc. security 385.56
6334 Star Publications newspaper ads 44.85
Total $ 3,960.88
Year-to date Total $ 48,255.95
At 9:07 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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March 23, 2015 Re-organization Meeting

Farming Township ReOrganization Meeting 3.23.15
Clerk Judy Bruemmer called the Reorganization Meeting to order at 8:00 pm. Present were Judy Bruemmer, Vernon Willenbring, Neil Franz, Duane Janssen and Daniel Stommes. The flag pledge was said.
Vernon Willenbring and Duane Janssen received their Certificates of Election and took their Oath of Office.
Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for board chairperson. Vernon Willenbring nominated Neil Franz, Dan Stommes seconded. Neil Franz accepted the nomination. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to close nominations, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried. Neil Franz was named board chairperson.
Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations for board vice-chairperson. Vernon Willenbring nominated Dan Stommes, Neil Franz seconded. Dan Stommes accepted the nomination. Neil Franz made a motion to close nominations, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Motion carried. Dan Stommes was named board vice-chairperson.
RE: Zoning Board – Vernon Willenbring made a motion that the meeting per diem for zoning board members be $35, with only the administrator attending monthly meetings and the rest of the board meeting as needed, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Board Members – Vernon Willenbring made a motion that the meeting per diem for all elected board members remain at $60, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Hourly Wage – Dan Stommes made a motion to keep the hourly wage at $12.50, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Supervisor’s Hourly Wage –
Vernon Willenbring made a motion to pay Neil Franz $12.50 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried.
Dan Stommes made a motion to pay Vernon Willenbring $12.50 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Neil Franz seconded. Motion carried.
Vernon Willenbring made a motion to pay Dan Stommes $12.50 an hour for work other than regular supervisor duties, Neil Fran seconded. Motion carried.
RE: Mileage Rate – Dan Stommes made a motion to keep the mileage rate at 56 cents per mile, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Treasurer’s Monthly Wage – Dan Stommes made a motion to leave the Treasurer’s monthly wage at $75, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Clerk’s Monthly Wage – Dan Stommes made a motion to leave the Clerk’s monthly wage at $150 with a $10 monthly reimbursement for computer time, which would be reviewed should computer rates increase, Vernon Willenbring seconded. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Zoning Permit Inspection Fee – Vernon Willenbring made a motion to raise the inspection fee to $25 plus mileage, Dan Stommes seconded. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Fee for Tractor and Equipment – Vernon Willenbring made a motion for the Supervisors to negotiate each case with the owner, Dan Stommes seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
A ‘Thank You’ will be sent to Stearns Bank for the cookies provided at the annual meeting.
At 8:25 pm, Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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March 10, 2015 Board of Canvass Meeting

Board of Canvass Meeting 3.10.15
The Board of Canvass meeting was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:17 pm. Present were Dan Stommes, Neil Franz, Vernon Willenbring, Judy Bruemmer, Duane Janssen, Jack Wimmer and Mary Lou Salzl.
A total of 33 ballots were cast in the 2015 Farming Township Election.
For Supervisor for a three year term –
Vernon Willenbring received 32 votes
Norb Jost received one write-in vote
Dan Stommes made a motion to declare Vernon Willenbring the winner of the
Supervisor position, Neil Franz seconded. Motion carried.
For Treasurer for a two year term –
Duane Janssen received 33 votes
No other votes were cast
Neil Franz made a motion to declare Duane Janssen the winner of the Treasurer position, Dan Stommes seconded. Motion carried.
Dan Stommes made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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2015 Annual Meeting Minutes

Approved Annual Meeting Minutes 3.10.15
The Annual Meeting in the Town of Farming, County of Stearns, State of Minnesota was held in the Farming Community Center on the 10th day of March 2015. It was called to order by Clerk Judy Bruemmer at 8:30 pm. The flag pledge was said.
Judy Bruemmer asked for nominations from the floor for moderator. Todd Barrow made a motion to nominate Dewey Klaphake, Dale Lange seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Jack Wimmer made a motion to close nominations, Ken Hamann seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Dewey Klaphake accepted the nomination and was declared the moderator.
The minutes of the 2014 Annual Meeting were read by Clerk Judy Bruemmer. Lisa Klaphake made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Patti Zimmerman seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. Discussion was held. Paul Killmer made a motion to accept the report as printed, Ken Hamann seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Ken Hamann made a motion to continue with Trappers Pub and Grub, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Farming Community Center and the Township website as posting places, Paul Killmer seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Dale Lange made a motion to have the Albany Enterprise as the official Township newspaper for publishing legal notices, Ken Hamann seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Paul Killmer made a motion to have the Farming Community Center as the official polling place for the Annual Election and for the polling place to be open from 2 pm to 8 pm, Todd Barrow seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Dean Rausch made a motion to have the Farming Community Center as the official Annual Town Meeting place with the meeting to start at 8:30 pm on March 8, 2016, Brian Brix seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Dale Lange made a motion for the monthly board meetings to be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:00 pm in the Farming Township Board Room, Lisa Klaphake seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Ken Hamann made a motion to allow the Township to hire someone to mow the road ditches, Duane Janssen seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The results of the Annual Election Canvass were reported as follows: For Supervisor – Vernon Willenbring received 32 voted, Norb Jost received one write-in vote. Vernon Willenbring was declared the winner of the Supervisor position. For Treasurer – Duane Janssen received 33 votes, there were no write-in votes. Duane Janssen was declared the winner of the Treasurer position. A total of 33 ballots were cast in the Annual Election.
Patti Zimmerman made a motion to destroy the old Annual Election ballots from 2013, Charles Reichert seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
A report was given by the Township Board on the proposed levy for 2016. Discussion was held. Supervisor Neil Franz gave a report on the possible transfer of County Roads 117 and 161 to the Township. Paul Killmer made a motion to accept the levy of $208,500 for the year 2016, Joe Thelen seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was the tarring levy. An extended discussion was held by Township residents on the amount of the levy, which roads to tar, whether to tar, residents input, etc. Dean Rausch made a motion to have a special meeting to discuss the order of roads to be tarred and the possibility of bonding for tarring roads, Todd Barrow seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Further discussion was held on forming a committee to research the information to be presented at the meeting. The Township residents appointed Fred Holthaus as head of the committee and the person to contact if you wanted to be a member of the committee. Fred Holthaus requested that one of the Supervisors be a member of the committee. Neil Franz agreed to be on the committee. It was decided to present the information at the June monthly meeting rather than have a special meeting. Dean Rausch then made a motion to retract his motion for a special meeting, Lou Jost seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Joe Thelen made a motion to levy $100,000 for the tarring fund with the understanding that the Board of Supervisors would not contract for any additional tarring until the committee had presented their recommendations, Paul Killmer seconded. Fred Holthaus requested a secret ballot. There were 31 voters present of the original 39 residents present. The vote was 16 for the levy, 15 against. The levy was passed.
Brian Brix made a motion to continue dustcoating roads with the Board deciding which roads to dustcoat and residents wanting additional roads dustcoated paying half of the cost of the dustcoating, Lisa Klaphake seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
New Business: Norb Jost presented a petition with 28 signatures regarding a request to limit parking along Clear Lake Road. Discussion was held. Supervisors stated that more No Parking signs will be put up but they will have to review the petition at the next monthly meeting and see what can be done.
At 10:55 pm, Lisa Klaphake made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Brian Brix seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Cookies, provided by the Stearns Bank, and milk were served following the meeting.
Minutes taken by Judy Bruemmer, Clerk

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March 3, 2015

Official Minutes 3.3.15
The March monthly meeting was called to order by Neil Franz at 8:00 pm. Present were Neil Franz, Vernon Willenbring, Duane Janssen and Dewey Klaphake. Also present were Brian Brix and Dave Robertson. Dan Stommes arrived at 8:20 pm.
The February minutes were read. There was one correction: to have the last sentence RE: Mapleview Maintenance Account to read “that the Clerk was directed to include the account balance of $465.57 on the financial report for the annual meeting”. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to accept the minutes as read with the correction, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report, stating that the checking account balance was $240,325.94.
RE: St. Martin Fire Dept Meeting – Vernon Willenbring gave a short report on the meeting.
RE. Culvert on 317th – Supervisors stated that the culvert will be checked out once weather improves. It was noted that Road Tour will be done on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 after the Board of Equalization Meeting weather permitting.
RE: Election and Annual Meeting – The Clerk reported that all is ready. Judges have been contacted and reports are finished.
The Board was reminded that the Spring Township Workshop will be held in St. Cloud on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid.
6312 Judy Bruemmer reimb comp/post/mileage $ 94.75
6313 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6314 COL Fire & Rescue District Qtr 1 fire protection 1224.26
6315 Neil Franz supervisor wages 332.46
6316 Vernon Willenbring supervisor wages 498.69
6317 M-R Sign Co. Inc. 911 sign 21.16
6318 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing 870.00
6319 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 277.05
6320 Star Publications newspaper ads 103.50
6321 Wakefield Township COL costs/clerk pay 5311.75
6322 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 637.21
6323 Stearns Cty. Aud/Treas. Election equip. maintenance 387.50
6324 Dewey Klaphake zoning administrator wages 96.97
6325 City of Albany fire protection/cap. equip. fund 16219.00
6326 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 484.84
Total $ 26,624.07
Year-to-date Total $ 44,295.07
Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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February 3, 2015

Official Minutes 2.3.15
The February monthly meeting was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dave Robertson, Brian Brix, Mike Schleper and Tony Legatt.
The January minutes were read. Neil Franz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report. The current checking account balance was $224,233.29.
RE: Evergreen Farms Construction – Dewey Klaphake reported he contacted the County. They had no record of any building permit. They will be checking into it.
RE: Election Judges – Vernon Willenbring made a motion to have the Clerk appoint judges from the current Township List to serve at the Township Election and be on the Absentee Ballot Board, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Liquor License for Farming Baseball Club – Mike Schleper presented an application for a County On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License at the Farming Athletic Field from April 11, 2015 to October 10, 2015. Discussion was held. Vernon Willenbring made a motion to approve and sign the application, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Culvert on 317th – Tony Legatt expressed concerns about a culvert on 317th Street along his property. He also asked if it would be possible to enlarge it as it is too small to use for pumping liquid manure to his property. Discussion was held. Supervisors stated that they will check into the matter and see what needs to be done.
RE: Mapleview Maintenance Account – Tony Legatt inquired why there was no report on the account in the annual reports. Discussion was held. The Supervisors directed the Clerk to include the current account balance of 465.57 in the financial report for the annual meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6308 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill $ 64.93
6309 Sunny Brook Ent Inc snowplowing 1055.00
6310 MATIT insurance 1495.00
6311 City of St. Martin fire protection 7449.28
Total $ 10,064.21
Year-to-date Total $ 17,671.00
At 8:41 pm Vernon Willenbring made a motion to recess the monthly meeting in order to hold the Board of Audit Meeting and the Budget Meeting, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Official Minutes of the Board of Audit Meeting 2.3.15
Dan Stommes called the Board of Audit Meeting to order at 8:42 pm. The Board reviewed the information present by the Clerk and Treasurer. Discussion was held. One correction was made concerning the name of the payee on check #6196 – wrong name on statement. Neil Franz made a motion to approve the report with the correction, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 pm, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Official Minutes of the Budget Meeting 2.3.15
Dan Stommes called the Budget Meeting to order at 8:49 pm. The Board reviewed budget information from previous years and set the Budget to propose to the Township residents at the Annual Meeting.
At 9:17 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the Budget Meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

The February monthly meeting was called back to order at 9:18 pm by Dan Stommes.
RE: COL Report – Vernon Willenbring gave a short report on the Chain of Lakes Fire District and their purchase of an additional fire vehicle.
RE: Annual Meeting Agenda – The Board reviewed the Agenda Page for the Annual Meeting.
RE: Zoning Report – Dewey Klaphake gave a short zoning report.
At 9:30 pm, Vernon Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the monthly meeting, Neil Franz seconded. All in favor, motion carried

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January 6, 2015

Official Minutes 1.6.15
The January monthly meeting was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Dave Robertson and Brian Brix.
Treasurer Duane Janssen gave a financial report. He stated that the current checking account balance was $205,434.58.
RE: County Roads Meeting – Neil Franz reported on the meeting with County Representatives regarding county roads and the possibility of turning them over to the Townships. The two roads considered for Farming Township were: County Road 117 in the northwest corner and County Road 161 in the southeast corner – approximately 4 miles of road. The planning and specifics for the transfer are on-going and will take some time.
RE: Evergreen Farms Construction – The clerk reported several inquiries have been made about the construction on Evergreen Farms. Dewey Klaphake will check with the County to see if the proper permits have been applied for.
RE: Board of Audit/Budget Meeting – Discussion was held. It was decided to have the meetings in conjunction with the February monthly meeting.
The following warrants were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6301 US Treasury soc.sec/medicare $ 341.98
6302 Stearns Electric monthly electric bill 64.93
6303 Star Publications newspaper ads 72.46
6304 Farming Comm. Ctr. annual rent 1995.00
6305 Stearns Cty Assn of Twp county/MN dues 1032.46
6306 COL Fire District fire protection Qtr 4 1269.96
6307 Sunny Brook Ent Inc snowplowing 2830.00
Total $ 7,606.79
Year-to-date Total $ 7,606.79
At 8:35 pm, Neil Franz made a motion to adjourn the monthly meeting, Vernon Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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