BIG LAKE TOWNSHIP Engineer Ross Abel refers Supervisors Bob Hofer, Norm Leslie, Chair Bruce Aubol, Larry Alfords and Treasurer Ken Warneke (standing) to a map of new drainage projects. (Photo by Gloria Vande Brake)
After studying specifications and maps prepared by Township Engineer Ross Abel of Landform in Elk River, Big Lake Township Supervisors approved seeking bids for two projects.
The first project will replace drain tile in Meadowbrook. Previous quotes for the Meadowbrook project came in too high last month, so the project has been modified. No driveways will be disturbed and sod will be used to replace homeowners’ lawns.
The second project will minimize ice build-up at 159th St. & 227th Ave., near Birch Lake. This project is similar to what was done at 224th Ave. “This will confine winter icing to a smaller area,” assured Ross.
“We also did some build-up of the roads with the current overlay project to reduce winter icing”, added Supervisor Larry Alfords.
The board also approved payment for the Central Mississippi Regional Planning Partnership (formerly Hwy 25 Coalition). Alfords, who serves as treasurer for the partnership, noted they are now studying growth patterns of the area.
Supervisor Larry Alfords reported that Treasurer Ken Warneke and he met with a resident regarding his culvert.
Treasurer Brenda Kimberly-Maas thanked West Sherburne Tribune for their coverage of the Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) District 7 meeting at the township. Chair Bruce Aubol added that MAT even added the Tribune photos and article on their Facebook page.
Supervisors were informed of Sherburne County Assessor Greg Olson’s retirement Aug. 28 after 28 years of service.
