January 2026

LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
4791 County Rd 4 SW
Alexandria, MN 56308

Monthly Meeting
January 13, 2026

 

The Lake Mary Township monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman James Schmidt at 7:00 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members Present:
Supervisors: James Schmidt, Max Radil, Pete Fernholz
Clerk: Sue Hanson
Treasurer: Christy Tvrdik

Approval of Agenda:
Motion by Max Radil, seconded by Pete Fernholz, to approve the January 2026 agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.

Approval of Claims and Disbursements:
Motion by James Schmidt, seconded by Max Radil, to approve claims and disbursements #6576–6591, PERA, and 941-2025-4 in the amount of $28,758.85.
Motion carried 3-0.

Approval of Minutes:
Motion by Max Radil, seconded by James Schmidt,to approve the December 2025 minutes.
Motion carried 3-0.

Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer reported a balance of $1,356,131.52 with one outstanding check.
Motion by Pete Fernholz, seconded by Max Radil, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.

Items from the Floor:
None.

Road Discussion:
Jeff Runge reported that the roads are in good shape.

OLD BUSINESS

Newsletter:
The 2026 newsletter was reviewed and accepted, and is ready to be posted on the website.

FernRoth Solar Farm:
Nothing to report.

BSSA – Powerline:
Nothing to report.

Xcel Energy:
Nothing to report.

NEW BUSINESS

CTAS Year-End Coding Correction:
The Board approved reprocessing the 2025 year-end in CTAS to reflect a corrected receipt coding of $32,839.20 from the General Fund to the Road & Bridge Fund.

Outstanding Indebtedness (Bonds):
Lake Mary Township has no outstanding indebtedness.

Meeting Dates and Times – Budget & Audit, Reorganization, and Monthly Meetings:
Discussion was held.

  • Budget & Audit Meeting: February 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM
  • February Monthly Meeting: February 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM
  • March Monthly Meeting: Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM
  • August Monthly Meeting: Tentatively Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM; date to be reviewed closer to the meeting.

Budget – Rough Draft:
The 2027 budget estimate was discussed and will be reviewed further in February.

Board of Appeal and Equalization Training:
James Schmidt and Pete Fernholz are required to renew their training in 2026.
James Schmidt has completed the requirement.

Annual Meeting / Board of Canvass:
The Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 8:15 PM.
The Board of Canvass meeting will be held immediately following the Annual Meeting.

Affidavits of Candidacy:
One filing was received for the Supervisor position, and one filing for the Clerk position

AAEDC Contribution:
Motion by Max Radil, seconded by James Schmidt, to approve AAEDC Resolution 01-26 pledging financial commitment.
Motion carried 2-0, with Supervisor Pete Fernholz abstaining.

Appointment of Election Judges and Absentee Ballot Board:
Clerk Sue Hanson presented a list of election judges and absentee ballot board members for the March 2026 Township Election and other potential 2026 elections.

  • Motion by James Schmidt, seconded by Pete Fernholz, to approve Resolution 01-26A appointing election judges.
    Motion carried 3-0.
  • Motion by James Schmidt, seconded byPete Fernholz, to approve Resolution 01-26B appointing the absentee ballot board.
    Motion carried 3-0.

DCAT / Noxious Weed Meetings:
The DCAT and Noxious Weed meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with the Noxious Weed Meeting beginning at 8:00 AM.

Minnesota Township Day:
Township officers are invited to attend Township Day at the Capitol on Monday, March 2, 2026, in St. Paul.

Forada Fire Department Christmas Party:
Board members are invited to attend on January 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Broadway Ballroom.

Land Use / City of Alexandria Permits:
Land Use Permits were reviewed.

Calendar:
January and February calendars were reviewed.

Next Meetings:

  • Budget & Audit Meeting: February 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM
  • February Monthly Meeting: February 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM

Mail Bag:
The mail was reviewed and discussed.

Adjournment:
Motion by James Schmidt, seconded by Pete Fernholz, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 PM.
Motion carried 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Hanson, Clerk

Chairman: _______________________________