Regular Meeting (Minutes)

Kasson Township

Event Date: 2024-08-14

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The Kasson Township Board convened its regular meeting on August 14, 2024, with Supervisor Julian presiding. Key actions included approving the agenda, minutes from the July meeting, and financial reports, which showed healthy receipts and balances. The board approved a quote for park maintenance and sidewalk cleaning, along with contracts for Maple City sidewalk repairs and project management using ARPA funds.

Unfinished business encompassed cemetery updates, sidewalk and parking ordinances, and the Olivia Drive waterpoint. The board approved sending a letter regarding the waterpoint maintenance. Progress was made on road projects, and the Fire Station Design RFP. Furthermore, the board approved a contract with Cypher Group for recording secretary services for the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.

New business was absent. Reports from the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, Supervisor, Assessor, Fire Board, and Clerk/Elections were presented. The Planning Commission is discussing affordable housing and zoning ordinance revisions. Board comments addressed the park, including concerns over the removal of a walnut tree and damage to the hedge, which the supervisor committed to addressing.

The meeting concluded with public comment and board comments, and adjourned at 8:08 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 11 at 7 pm.

Internal document reference #:2629

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