SOUDAN- The Breitung Town Board got an update on summer projects, along with some preliminary discussion of projects needed in 2023, at a special meeting on July 14.
Chairman Tim Tomsich talked about possible funding sources to include a wider shoulder on the about-to-be reconstructed Stuntz Bay Rd., which is a popular walking path. While the DNR is covering the cost of the road project itself, the funding will not cover wider shoulders. But because the road passes through former mine land, it might qualify for a grant from the mine land reclamation program overseen by the IRRR. The township is also hoping that program would help pay for some of the engineering costs on the project, which are not being covered by the DNR, and are estimated to be around $51,000.
The township is not ready to make a decision on how to replace the two light poles at the hockey rink that fell during the June storm. The township insurance policy will not cover the replacement cost, Maintenance Supervisor Tom Gorsma told the board. The board will see if there is grant funding available from a St. Louis County recreation funding program. The township also expressed concern that the other light poles at the rink may be at risk.
Gorsma told the board the new township dump truck will be delivered soon. The board passed a motion to ask for bids on the old truck, with a minimum bid of $32,000. Bids will be opened at a special meeting on Aug. 11.
The board approved about $8,000 of repairs on the township’s grader, which includes purchase of two new front tires and front end and axle repair work. The board also approved the hiring of election judges for the August primary and November general election.
The board’s next regular meeting is Thursday, July 28 at noon.