Minutes: March 12, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
Presented for approval at the April 8, 2025, Board Meeting 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair Michelle Meis, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Supervisors present included Stan Iskierka, Doug Johnson and Betsy Rising.  Branden Mell attended virtually. Clerk, Heather Sward and Treasurer, Angela Krejchik were also present.  

Agenda 

Motion to approve the agenda with the addition of donation requests by Betsy Rising, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved. 

Board Meeting Minutes 

Motion to approve the February 11th, 2025 regular board meeting minutes by Stan Iskierka, seconded by Doug Johnson.  Approved. 

Treasurer’s Report 

Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report by Betsy Rising, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved. 

 

Treasurer, Angela Krejchik requested approval to purchase a CD with the Cetera funds that are no longer in an interest earning account.  Rates were presented from Security Bank (4.2%), Frandsen Bank and Unity.  Motion to move the Cetara account funds in the amount of $33,097.98 to a Unity Bank 13-month CD at a rate of 4.22% by Michelle Meis, seconded by Betsy Rising.  Approved.  

 

Bills 

Motion to approve paying the bills in the amount of $55,712.92 by Betsy Rising, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved. 

Motion to approve moving $100,000 from the General Fund into the Blacktop fund by Betsy Rising, seconded by Michelle Meis.  Approved.  

Variance/Plat/Interim Use Permit Requests 

None at this meeting. 

Open Forum 

None at this meeting. 

 

Road Maintenance Report
 

  • Muddy Gap Hollow spent time doing plowing and salting this month.  Drifting snow was addressed. One half of the salt was delivered, the second delivery will be later this week.
     

Committee Reports
 

  1. Road Committee 
  • Stan met with a resident on 512th and Aster Ave who would like a road easement removed at the south end of the public access.   He was advised to come to the April meeting.  
  • Motion to pre-order 50-ton of treated road salt for the 2025-2026 season by Stan Iskierka, seconded by Betsy Rising.   Approved.  
  • Stan is starting dust control correspondence.
     
  1. Budget Committee 
  • None at this time.  

  

  1. Contract Committee 
  • See Old Business for the township road maintenance contract bidding discussion.  

 

  1. Policy Committee 
  • None at this time.  

 

  1. Clerk’s Township Update 
  • The Clerk presented monthly report of the township happenings.  

 

Old Business 

 

  1. Township Road Maintenance Contract Bidding: The updated bidding documents were presented. The public notice will be brought to the April meeting for approval.   

 

New Business 

 

  1. Approval of the 2026 Budget: Motion to approve the budget that was presented and approved at the 2025 Township Annual meeting in the amount of $973,519.60 by Betsy Rising, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved.
     
  1. Approval of the 2026 Levy: Motion to approve the budget that was presented and approved at the 2025 Township Annual meeting in the amount of $909,355.30 by Betsy Rising, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved. 

 

  1. Approval of 2025 Official Public Notice Newspaper: Motion to approve the County News Review and Chisago County Press by Stan Iskierka, seconded by Betsy Rising. Approved.  

 

  1. 2025 Supervisor Assignments: Motion to approve the slate of: Chair: Michelle Meis, Vice-Chair: Doug Johnson, Budget Committee: Michelle Meis and Betsy Rising, Road Committee: Stan Iskierka and Doug Johnson, Contract and Policy Committee: Branden Mell by Betsy Rising, seconded by Stan Iskierka. Approved.
     
  1. Lodging Tax Discussion:  The Minnesota Association of Township’s monthly Township Insider publication published that statute 469.190 gave the township the power to impose a tax on hotels, motels, rooming houses, or resorts.  The clerk presented the findings on the statute research and the board determined that this is not an option due to not having a tourism bureau.  No further discussion is needed.  

 

  1. Banking Discussion:  Motion to approve Unity Bank as the 2025 designated for current account by Betsy Rising, seconded by Stan Iskierka.  Approved.  

 

  1. Set Road Tour Date: Set for Monday, April 14th at 8:00.  Meet at the townhall.  

 

  1. Gravel, Chip and/or Crack Sealing Discussion: 
    Gravel Quotes: Motion to publish Gravel Bid request as presented by Betsy Rising, seconded by Stan Iskierka. Approved.  

Crack Sealing: Motion to publish the request for crack sealing quotes as presented by Stan Iskierka, seconded by Betsy Rising.  Approved.  

Chip Sealing:  No projects planned for 2025. 

 

  1. 2025 Chloride Treatment (Dust Control):  Stan presented that the goal start date is June 5th to start application.  The cost is $1.27/gallon or .76 per foot, with a 300’ minimum.   

 

  1. Donation Requests: Reviewed donation requests from the Chisago County Ag Society and the Chisago County Age Well Coalition.  Nessel Township does not donate funds.  

Motion to adjourn at 8:01 pm by Betsy Rising, seconded by Stan Iskierka. Approved.