LAKE EMMA TOWNSHIP
2026 Meeting Minutes
LAKE EMMA TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING
DATE: January 06, 2026, at 7:00 pm
The Lake Emma Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting of January 06, 2026
called to Order by Chairperson Brian Behrens at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present Brian Behrens, Tony Platz, Brian Long, Nan Iles, Krystina Rice, Gene Hanson, Bob Berdahl, Justin Long and Terry Long, Hubbard County Officer Tony Petrie.
CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA – Changed agenda order - Healthy Lakes moved to the 5th Item on the agenda.
Motion by Tony Platz to approve the Clerk’s report of December 02, 2025, seconded Brian Long by Motion carried.
TREASURERS REPORT
General Fund
Citizens Money Market - $ 49,524.03
Citizen’s Money Market Deposits - $ 99,474.19
Citizen’s Checking - $ 500.00
Road and Bridge Fund
Citizens Money Market - $ 117,926.27
Citizens Money Market Deposits - $ 217,826.59
Northview Bank Money Market - $ 16,966.87
Citizens CD - $ 204,112.10
Road and Bridge Balance $ 438,905.56
Ending Balance - $ 317,300.78
Balance all Accounts - $ 538,879.75
Balance Available - $ 334,767.65
Motion by Brian Long to approve the Treasurer's Report for the Month December 31, 2025. Second, by Tony Platz. Motion carried.
APPROVE DONATION REQUEST AS APPROVED ON March 12, 2025
Hubbard County Food Shelf $ 400.00 statue 465.039
Hubbard First Response & Rescue $2000.00 statue 465.037
Kinship of The Park Rapids Area $ 1300.00 statue 471.935
Let's Go Fishing $ 300.00 statue 471.15.16.
Lifelong Learning $ 200.00 statue 365.10
Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area $600.00 statue 365.10
North Country Trails $ 300.00 statue 471.15.16
Park Rapids Library $ 1200.00 statue 471.85
Youth Emergency Shelter & Supports $ 200.00 statue 471.935.
Hubbard in Prevention Coalition $ 200.00 statue 471.935
Historical Museum $300.00 138.053
Motion by Brian Long to approve the donation requests with corresponding statues. Second, by Tony Platz. Motion Carried.
Motion by Tony Platz to award $10,800.00 for the Lake Emma Healthy Lakes. Seconded by Brian Behrens. Motion carried.
Reorganization:
Motion Brian Behrens by to nominate Brian Long for Chairperson. Second, by Tony Platz. Motion Carried
Motion by Brian Long to nominate Brian Behrens as Vice Chair. Second, by Tony Platz. Motion carried.
Motion by Tony Platz to approve the following listed below. Second is Brian Long. Motion carried.
Regular Meeting Dates: 1st Tuesday of each Month unless rescheduled due to Holiday.
or Election activities, 7:00 PM, Lake Emma Town Hall
Official Newspaper: Park Rapids Enterprise
Official Depositories: Citizen's National Bank and Northview Bank
Compensation: Per Resolution 26-01
Resolution 26-01 on file.
Road report submitted by Justin Long - Things we worked on in Lake Emma Township in December:
Sanding and snowplowing due to the frequent snow/ice storms we have been receiving lately.
Plowed the Town Hall 3 times.
Began brush cutting on Granite Dr.
Moving into the new year, we will continue with the winter maintenance schedule. This means focusing on keeping the roads plowed and sanded and cleaning up any trees that the snow knocks down.
Road Maintenance contract is tabled until February meeting.
Dura Blend Contract discussed.
Motion by Brian Long to approve the Contract for Dura Blend on Holly for and Intrepid Roads. Second by Tony Platz. Motion carried.
Intrepid Road Grant discussed.
Motion by Brian Long to execute the letter to the State of Mn to decline the use of the 2023 LRIP Grant in the amount of $1,1035,347.00. Seconded by Tony Platz
REMINDERS
a. Hubbard County Townships Meeting: Hubbard County Courthouse (basement of
Sheriff’s Department) January 27, 2026, at 7:00 pm
b. Lake Emma Township Meetings:
Board of Audit February 03, 2026, 6:15 pm,
Regular Meeting February 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Motion by Tony Platz to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Brian Long. Motion carried.
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Chair Brian Long Clerk Nan Iles
Lake Emma Board of Audit February 03, 2026 The Lake Emma Township Board of Audit of February 03, 2026, was called to order at 6:15 pm. By Chairperson Brian Long the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members present: Supervisors Brian Long, Tony Platz, Brian Brhrens, Clerk Nan Iles, Treasurer Krystine Rice. The Cash Basis Accounting Report and Statement of Indebtedness reports reviewed. Statements of Disbursement and Receipts and budget reports reviewed. Motion by Tony Platz to Adjourn the Board of Audit Meeting. Second, by Brian Behrens. Motion carried. Adjourned Signatures of all board members Brian Long _______________ Tony Platz _______________ Brian Behrens ______________ Clerk Nan Iles ______________ Date 02-03- 2026 Lake Emma Township Regular Meeting Minutes of February 03, 2026 The Lake Emma Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting of February 03, 2026 called to Order by Chairperson Brian Long at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall. Members present: Supervisors Brian Long, Tony Platz, Brian Behrens, Clerk Nan Iles, Treasurer Krystine Rice, Justin Long, Terry Long, Officer Kortny Vollnow. Changes and additions to Agenda: Hubbard County Township Meeting, Resolution of Family Leave, Noxious Weeds meeting Motion by Tony Platz to accept the Clerk's Regular Meeting Minutes of January 06, 2026. Second, Brian Behrens. Motion carried. TREASURERS REPORT General Fund Citizens Money Market - $ 62,326.56 Citizen’s Money Market Deposits - $ 62,326.56 Citizen’s Checking - $ 518.00 Road and Bridge Fund Citizens Money Market - $ 201,333.67 Citizens Money Market Deposits - $ 201,333.67 Northview Bank Money Market - $ 16,968.96 Citizens CD - $ 204,112.10 Road and Bridge Balance $ 422,414.73 Ending Balance - $ 263,660.23 Balance all Accounts - $ 485,259.29 Balance Available - $ 281,147.19 Motion by Brian Behrens to approve the Treasurer's Report for the Month January 31, 2026. Second, by Tony Platz. Motion carried. Road report submitted by Justin Long here are the things we worked on in Lake Emma Township in January: Sanding and snowplowing when needed. Used the grader to scrape ice on the blacktop roads when we had a few warm days in January. Moving into February, we will continue with the winter maintenance schedule. This means keeping the roads plowed and sanded and also cleaning up any trees that the snow knocks down. Road Maintenance contract reviewed. Motion by Tony Platz accepting the contract with Long Construction. Second by Brian Behrens. Motion Carried. Discussion on Budget for both General Fund – Road and Bridge matter to be discussed at the next meeting. Motion by Brian Behrens to approve Resolution 26-02 Paid Leave Premium Sharing. Second by Tony Platz. Motion Carried. Resolution on 26-02 on file. Tony Platz discussed the Hubbard County Township meeting. Talked about the Employee Paid leave. Discussed an email we received regarding ambulance service. Legal report regarding Volunteer driver. Also discussed Broad Band Coverage. Spring Short Course April 1st. Discussed Deep Lake. Road projects planned for this year. Noxious weed training on April 16th. Reminders a. Hubbard County Township Meeting March 16, 2026-Hart Lake 7:00 pm. b. Lake Emma Township Regular: March Meeting 03, 2026 at 7:00 pm c. Annual Meeting Tuesday March 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. d. Spring Course Training April 1st, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. e. Board of Equalization Thursday April 9th Lake Emma Townhall 1:30 pm. Motion to adjourn by Tony Platz, seconded by Brian Behrens. Motion carried. _________________________ Brian Long Chairperson _______________ Nan Iles Clerk
Lake Emma Township Regular Meeting Minutes of March 03, 2026 The Lake Emma Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting of March 3, 2026 was called to Order by Chair Brian Long at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members present: Supervisors Brian Long, Brian Behrens, Tony Platz, Clerk Nan Iles, Treasurer Krystina Rice, Justin Long, Terry Long, Scott Johnson. Changes and additions to Agenda: Motion for Northview Bank, Payroll schedule Motion by Tony Platz to approve the Board of Audit on February 03, 2026. Seconded by Brian Behrens. Motion carried. Motion by Brian Behrens to accept the Clerk's Regular Meeting Minutes of February 03, 2026. Second, by Tony Platz. Motion carried. TREASURERS REPORT General Fund Citizens Money Market - $ 62,153.31 Citizen’s Money Market Deposits - $ 64,711.76 Citizen’s Checking - $ 500.00 Road and Bridge Fund Citizens Money Market - $ 190,683.05 Citizens Money Market Deposits - $ 195,160.35 Northview Bank Money Market - $ 16,970.91 Citizens CD - $ 204,112.10 Road and Bridge Balance $ 416,243.36 Ending Balance - $ 259,872.11 Balance all Accounts - $ 481,455.12 Balance Available - $ 277,343.02 Motion by Brian Behrens to approve the Treasurer's Report for the Month ending February 28, 2026. Second, by Tony Platz. Road report submitted by Justin Long, worked on in Lake Emma Township in February: Sanding and snowplowing when needed. Used the grader to scrape ice and snowpack off all the roads (gravel and blacktop).is Plowed the Town Hall 3 times. Motion by Tony Platz to approve resolution 26 – 03 for Billion Real Estate Holdings, LLC dba Wonewok Conference Center Liquor License. Seconded by Brian Behrens. Motion Carried. Sentence to Serve - discussed letter received. Motion by Tony Platz to pay Sentence to Serve in the amount of $2405. 00, to be used for Equipment funds. Second by Brian Behrens. Motions carried. Motion by Tony Platz to pay the City of Park Rapids for the Fire Contract in the amount of $ 46501.70, second by Brian Behrens. Motion Carried. Tax Forfeited Land discussed. Motion Brian Behrens to approve the sale of the Tax forfeited land. Second by Tony Platz. Motion carried. Brian Long discusses budget and road report to be given at annual meeting. Motion by Tony Platz to have Brian Long, Brian Behrens, Krystina Rice, Nanette Iles, Jeff Adolfson on the Signatures for North View Bank. Second by Brian Behrens. Motion Carried. Reminders a. Hubbard County Township Meeting March 16, 2026-Hart Lake 7:00 pm. b. Lake Emma Township Regular: March Meeting 03, 2026 at 7:00 pm c. Annual Meeting Tuesday March 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. d. Spring Course Training April 1st, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. e. Board of Equalization Thursday April 9th Lake Emma Townhall 1:30 pm. Motion by Tony Platz to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 pm. Seconded by Brian Behrens. Motion carried. ___________________________ Brian Long Chair _________________ Nan Iles Clerk
Lake Emma Township Regular Meeting Minutes
of April 07, 2026
The Lake Emma Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting of April 07, 2026, called to Order by Chairman Brian Long at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall. . The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members present: Supervisors Brian Long, Tony Platz, Brian Behrens, Clerk Nan Iles, Treasurer Krystina Rice, Justin Long, Terry Long, Officer Tony Petrie, Kevin Luksik, Blake Johnson, Drayin Johnson.
Changes and additions to Agenda: Kevin Lukik Driveway petition, Voter Account
Motion by Brian Behrens to accept the Clerk's Regular Meeting Minutes of March 03, 2026. . Second, by Tony Platz. Motion carried.
TREASURERS REPORT
General Fund
Citizens Money Market - $ 13,518.04
Citizen’s Money Market Deposits - $ 13,518.04
Citizen’s Checking - $ 500.00
Road and Bridge Fund
Citizens Money Market - $ 186,055.58
Citizens Money Market Deposits - $ 219,009.69
Northview Bank Money Market - $ 16,973.14
Citizens CD - $ 204,112.10
Road and Bridge Balance $ 440,094.93
Ending Balance - $ 232,527.73
Balance all Accounts - $ 454,112.97
Balance Available - $ 250,000.87
Motion by Tony Platz to approve the Treasurer's Report for the Month ending March 31, 2026. Second, by Brian Brehen. Motion carried.
Motion by Tony Platz to rescind resolution 26-03 Billion Real Estate Holdings, LLC dba Wonewok Conference Center. Second, Brian Behrens. Motion Carried.
Motion by Brian Behrens to approve Resolution 26-04 Liquor License Wonewok Conference Center. LLC. Second, Tony Platz. Motion Carried.
Road report submitted by Justin Long, Sanding and snowplowing when needed.
Used the grader to scrape ice and snowpack off of all the roads (gravel and blacktop).
Plowed the Town Hall once.
We did some grading when the weather was cooperating.
Used the mini-excavator and brush cutter on Granite Dr and Glory Trl.
Moving into April, we will hopefully be finishing up with the winter maintenance schedule.
Discussion followed regarding tree trimming. Discussed sign on 270th.
Brian Long stated he received a call regarding the driveway policy.
Discussed Glory Trail and Grantie Drive email.
Blake Johnson discusses his Cartway Petition and the property involved. Brian Long discusses documents and rules he printed off the Minnesota Townships website.
Motion by Tony Platz to continue to have Troy Gilchrist as our township attorney. Second, by Brian Behrens. Motion Carried.
Motion by Brian Behrens to approve Resolution 26-05 Resolution Requiring Cartway Petitioner to File Security. Second, by Tony Platz. Motion carried.
Kevin Luksik discussed driveway petition. The Board would like a regular sized driveway and a culvert added.
Petition shall be reviewed next month.
Copy of the March Minutes will be given to Northview Bank for authorized signatures on file.
Krystina Rice discussed Voter account through Hubbard County
Motion by Brian Behrens to approve the Election Resources Voter Funding Agreement. Second by Tony Platz. Motion carried.
Nan will check pay for Clerk and Treasurer with other townships.
Brian Long discussed Hubbard County Township meeting.
Brian Long discussed Spring Course Training.
Reminders
a. Hubbard County Township Meeting: May 18, 2026, at Straight River Township
b. Lake Emma Township Regular: May 05, 2026, at 7:00 pm
c. Board of Equalization Thursday April 9th Lake Emma Townhall 1:30 pm.
Motion by Tony Platz to adjourn the meeting at 8:20pm. Second, by Brian Behrens. Motion carried.
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Brian Long Chairman Nan Iles Clerk
Lake Emma Township Regular Meeting Minutes of May 05, 2026 The Lake Emma Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting of May 05, 2026 was called to Order by Chairman Brian Long at 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members present: Supervisors Brian Long, Brian Behrens, Tony Platz, Clerk Nan Iles, Treasurer Krystina Rice, Julius and Peggy Webster, John and Jan Nierenhausen, Melissa Stanfel, Justin Long, Terry Long, Officer Tony Petrie. Changes and additions to Agenda: No changes Motion by Tony Platz to accept the Clerk's Regular Meeting Minutes of April 07, 2026. Seconded, by Brian Behrens. Motion carried. TREASURERS REPORT General Fund Citizens Money Market - $ 8824.83 Citizen’s Money Market Deposits - $ 28,824.83 Citizen’s Checking - $ 19,700.00 Road and Bridge Fund Citizens Money Market - $ 183,554.37 Citizens Money Market Deposits - $ 183,544.37 Northview Bank Money Market - $ 16,975.23 Citizens CD - $ 204,112.10 Road and Bridge Balance $ 404,641.70 Ending Balance - $ 212,379.20 Balance all Accounts - $ 453,166.53 Balance Available - $ 249,054.43 Motion by Brian Behrens to approve the Treasurer's Report for the Month ending April 30,2026. Second, by Tony Platz. Motion carried. Road report submitted by Justin Long, Sanding and snowplowing when needed. Plowed the Town Hall once. Did some grading when there was enough moisture. We also got over all the base one roads before it dried out. Used the mini-excavator and brush cutter on Glory Trail, Half Moon E, and 270th (E of County #4) Fixed the Stop Ahead sign on 270th. Finished sweeping the blacktop roads. Moving into May, we are hopefully done with the winter maintenance schedule and are moving into the summer schedule. We will continue grading as needed, clean up any trees that the snow took down, and plan for any work decided on the road tour. Terry Long discusses Tree on Grouse Road. Discussion followed. A letter will be written to the landowner regarding removal of the tree. Matter shall be tabled until the June meeting. Holly and 280th road discussed, resident would like some gravel placed on the road. Discussion followed. The board will review Holly and 280th on the spring road tour. Motion by Brian Behrens that we approve the Resolution 26-06 issuing an Order Setting forth Initial Descriptions and Setting a Hearing Date regarding the Johnson Cartway Petition. A hearing has been set for May 27th. 2026 at 2:00 pm. Second, Tony Platz. Motion carried. Harbor Trail driveway request has been withdrawn. The Check we received has been Voided and returned. A resident on Stocking Like would like help with Beaver Control. Discussion followed. Spring Road Tour May 20th 4:00 PM Board discussed Clerk and Treasurer Salary. Matter tabled until the June meeting. Reminders a. Hubbard County Township Meeting: May 18, 2026, at Straight River Township b. Lake Emma Township Regular: June 02, 2026, at 7:00 pm Motion by Tony Platz to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm. Seconded Brian Behrens by. Motion carried. ______________________________ Brian Long Chairman ________________________ Nan Iles Clerk