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December 2020

Page Township Update
December 2020

DECEMBER MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, December 21 at 6:00pm. The meeting agenda is posted in the Google Drive.

REMOTE CONNECTION: Due to ongoing spread of the Coronavirus and thanks to funding from the CARES Act, the Township will allow remote participation in the meeting via Zoom videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86555652257?pwd=Ukx5NmVWd0xiaXRkRGlEbkNGT0tQdz09 or phone audio at (312) 626-6799 — ID 865 5565 2257; Passcode 206625.

CANDIDATE FILING: Eligible residents interested in running for Township officer may file their candidacy between December 29 and January 12. Positions to be elected at the March 2020 Township election are Supervisor (c) for a 3-year term and Treasurer for a 2-year term. The Hall will be open for filing on January 12th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Contact the Clerk for more information.

2021 BUDGET: At the December Board meeting, Supervisors will set the 2021 Township budget based on the approved property tax levy (at the March 2020 Annual Meeting) and other known funding sources. The 2021 property tax levy totals $144,000 (over 70% of which is dedicated to road maintenance), which will represent approximately 75% of the overall budget.

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


HALL RENTAL: The Town Hall continues to be available for public rental, although all use must adhere to current orders and guidelines put out by the Minnesota Governor and other authorities. Currently, that means all gatherings must be limited to 10 individuals from no more than 3 households. Renters are responsible for ensuring that all masking and social distancing requirements are met. Hall rental forms and availability calendar are available online.

Filing Notice for Town Officers, 2021 Election

Notice is hereby given to residents of Page Township, Mille Lacs County, MN for candidate filing for Town Officers. The positions to be elected on March 9, 2021 are: Supervisor C (3 year term) and Treasurer (2 year term). Candidates must file an Affidavit of Candidacy from December 29, 2020 through 5:00pm January 12, 2021 with the Town Clerk. Forms are available in one of the boxes outside the Town Hall, 21804 140th Ave. Additionally, the Hall will be open from 1:00-5:00pm January 12 for the purpose of filing. The filing fee is $2. Please contact Kyle Weimann, Town Clerk, at 320-247-5030 or [email protected] with any questions.

Notice of Special Meeting (CARES Act Final Disbursements)

SPECIAL MEETING: As determined at the October Regular Meeting, the Page Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, November 13 at 6:00pm at the Page Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to make final distributions of federal funding provided to the Township under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


CARES ACT: Page Township was allocated a total of $19,306.82 from standard ($18,725.00) and election ($581.82) CARES Act disbursements through the State of Minnesota and Mille Lacs County. The Board will make final payment for completed projects within eligible categories, such as public health, business relief, and protections for poll workers and voters at the November 3 General Election.

Notice of Special Meeting (CARES Act)

SPECIAL MEETING: As determined at the September Regular Meeting, the Page Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 1 at 6:00pm at the Page Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to make final authorizations for use of federal funding provided to the Township under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

CARES ACT: Page Township was allocated a total of $19,306.82 from standard ($18,725.00) and election ($581.82) CARES Act disbursements through the State of Minnesota and Mille Lacs County. The Board will determine how to utilize these funds within eligible categories, such as public health, business relief, and protections for poll workers and voters at the November 3 General Election. Public input will be welcomed.

September 2020

Page Township Update
September 2020

SEPTEMBER MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, September 21 at 6:00pm. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive.

CARES ACT: Due to Coronavirus relief (CARES Act) funding from the federal government (as distributed by the State of Minnesota), Page Township has been allocated $18,725 to offset costs associated with the pandemic. Eligible expenses include public health response, business relief, telecommunications, social services, and facilities upgrades. The Board will be discussing how best to utilize these funds at the upcoming meeting.

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


HALL RENTAL: Hall rental for public use has resumed, although capacity is limited to 30 individuals and additional cleaning protocols are required. Renters are responsible for ensuring that all masking and social distancing requirements are met. Hall rental forms and availability calendar are available online.

August 2020

Page Township Update
August 2020

AUGUST MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Page Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, August 17th at 6:00pm. The meeting agenda is posted as a .pdf in the Google Drive.

GRAVEL: Page Township is top-dressing approximately 7.5 miles of roadway with 6,000 yards of new class 5 gravel. Approximately 80% has been completed. Please exercise caution when driving near gravel trucks or the road grader as the new gravel is spread and packed.

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


HALL RENTAL: Hall rental for public use has resumed, although capacity is limited to 30 individuals and additional cleaning protocols are required. Renters are responsible for ensuring that all masking and social distancing requirements are met. Hall rental forms and availability calendar are available online.

July 2020

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.

June 2020

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.

May 2020

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 [email protected] 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.

April 2020

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.