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MUNSON TOWNSHIP
STEARNS COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION


 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of Supervisors of Munson Township will meet at 8:00 p.m. on the 16th day of September at the Munson Town Hall to consider vacation of a portion of the drainage and utility easement located on property owned by Dennis Hjerpe as graphically depicted on attached Exhibit A.
The scheduled hearing is for the purpose of determining whether a portion of the above-described drainage and utility easement should be vacated. Such persons who desire to be heard with reference to this proposed vacation will be given the opportunity to be heard at this public hearing.

Dated this 5th day of September 2019.

MUNSON TOWNSHIP
Boni Behnen
Town Clerk

​​Public Hearing Notice Download


Munson Township
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Notice
The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will be attending the Fire Contract Meeting at the Paynesville Fire Hall, 221 Washburne Ave, Paynesville, MN on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM. 
June 15, 2019​


Important Information Regarding Property ​Assessments

This may affect​ your 2020 property taxes

​The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Munson township will meet on 4/1/2019, 10:30 am - 11:00 am, 

at Munson Township Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.

If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor's office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation and classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. the board will review you assessment and amy make correcctions as needed. Generallu, you must appeal to the local board beore appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
REORGANIZATIONAL
MEETING
March 26, 2019

THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD THEIR REORGINAZIONAL MEETING AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL, 23857 COUNTY ROAD 23, RICHMOND, MN @ 4:00 PM ON MARCH 26, 2019. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO APPOINT A CHAIRMAN, REVIEW AND SET WAGES AND SALARIES FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEMBERS. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


​MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF CANVASS
MARCH 12, 2019


MUNSON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED OF THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP GENERAL ELECTION ON MARCH 12, 2019. THE POLLING HOURS ARE 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL, 23857 COUNTY ROAD 23, RICHMOND, MN. VOTERS WILL ELECT:

  ONE (1) SUPERVISOR FOR A THREE -YEAR TERM

  ONE (1) SUPERVISOR FOR A TWO- YEAR TERM (DAN HOLTHAUS’ REMAINING TERM)

  ONE (1) TREASURER FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THE ELECTION WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019. TIMES AND LOCATION REMAIN THE SAME AS ABOVE. LISTEN TO 1150 AM KASM, 104.7 FM KCLD, OR 98.9 WILD COUNTRY FOR CANCELLATIONS POSTINGS.

THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING WILL FOLLOW THE ELECTION AT 8:15 PM AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING, THE BOARD OF CANVASS WILL MEET TO CERTIFY THE GENERAL TOWNSHIP ELECTION RESULTS.


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
MARCH 9, 2019


ALL RESIDENTS OF MUNSON TOWNSHIP ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT MUNSON TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST ON SATURDAY, MARCH 9  , 2019 AT 10:00 AM. LOCATION OF THE TEST BEING THE MUNSON TOWN HALL, LOCATED AT 23857 CO RD 23, RICHMOND, MN. THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEST IS TO ENSURE THAT THE AUTOMARK VOTING MACHINE IS IN WORKING ORDER FOR THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP GENERAL ELECTION ON MARCH 12, 2019. THIS TEST IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING
March  9, 2019

All Munson Township residents are hereby notified that the Munson Township Clerk'sOffice will open on Saturday, March  9, 2019 from 10:00 AM to Noon for absentee voting. Absentee balloting is available to all Munson Township residents who will not be voting in the General Township Election on March 12, 2019. The clerk's office is located at the Munson Township Hall, 23857 County Road 23, Richmond, MN.


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF AUDIT
February 19, 2019


The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will hold its Annual Board of Audit on Tuesday, February
 19, 2019, at 7:30 PM at the Munson Township Hall, located at 23857 County Road 23. Richmond
MN.

The purpose of this meeting is to reconcile the books between the clerk and treasurer, and for the Board
Of Supervisors to accept and sign the Munson Township year-end summaries.

The Supervisors will also discuss and compile a levy proposal to present to the Munson Township
Residents at the Annual Township Meeting on March 12, 2019, at 8:15 PM.​


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING


All residents of Munson Township are hereby notified Munson Township General Election will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The candidate filing period for this election will be January 1, 2019 through January 15, 2019, with a closing time of 5:00 PM.

TERMS FOR FILING ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Township Treasurer – 2 Year Term
Township Supervisor – 3 Year Term
Township Supervisor – To Fill the Remaining 2 Year Term for Dan Holthaus.

Filing can be done by contacting the Munson Township Clerk, at the Munson Township Hall located at 23857 Co Rd 23 in Richmond on January 15, 2019 between the hours of 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM, or by setting up an appointment with the Township Clerk at 320-597-3068. A $2.00 filing fee will be collected at the time of filing. Filing closes on January 15, 2019 at 5:00 PM.
Boni Behnen
Munson Township Clerk
Dated this December 6, 2018


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
JUNE 18, 2018
7:15 PM


     All residents of Munson Township are hereby notified that the Munson Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing on June 18, 2018 at 7:15 PM.  Location of the hearing being the Munson Town Hall, 23857 Co. Rd. 23, Richmond, MN. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a variance

Michael Blankenhagen and Linda Blankenhagen, 20855 Eastway Rd, Richmond, Mn, Parcel #23.14602.0072 are requesting a public hearing for a variance for 50 feet from the center of the existing road instead of the required 63 feet and meets the 30 feet set back from the road right-of-way. They would like to build a deck 10 x 19.

    Any resident wanting to be heard on this matter, should either attend the public hearing or write their concerns to Munson Township, P O Box 505, Richmond, Mn 56368. This is a public meeting.

 Lynn Burg
Zoning Administrator Munson Township


MUNSON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
JUNE 18, 7:30 PM


 All residents of Munson Township are hereby notified that the Mlll190n Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing on June 18, 2018 at 7:30 PM. Location of the hearing being the Munson Town Hall, 23857 Co. Rd. 23, Richmond, MN. The purpose of

this hearing is to consider a variance

 Doug Erickson and Jan Erickson, 20987 Edgewater Rd, Richmond, Mn, Parcel
#23.13974.0000 are requesting a public hearing for a variance for 26 feet from the road right-of-way instead of the required 30 feet and/or 20 feet from the center of the existing road instead of the required 63 feet. They would like add an attached garage 24 x 24 on to the existing home.

 Any resident wanting to be heard on this matter, should either attend the public hearing or write their concerns to Munson Township, P O Box 505, Richmond, Mn 56368. This is a public meeting.

 Lynn Burg
Zoning Administrator Munson Township


Important Information Regarding Property Assessments

This may affect your 2019 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Munson Township will meet on 4/2/2018, 10:30 am - 11:00 am, at Munson Township Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation and classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed.
Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.

 Dated: November 9, 2017


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
MARCH 10, 2018

ALL RESIDENTS OF MUNSON TOWNSHIP ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT MUNSON TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10  , 2018 AT 10:00 AM. LOCATION OF THE TEST BEING THE MUNSON TOWN HALL, LOCATED AT 23857 CO RD 23, RICHMOND, MN. THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEST IS TO ENSURE THAT THE AUTOMARK VOTING MACHINE IS IN WORKING ORDER FOR THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP GENERAL ELECTION ON MARCH 13, 2018. THIS TEST IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

BONI BEHNEN
MUNSON TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2018


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF CANVASS
MARCH 13, 2018

MUNSON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED OF THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP GENERAL ELECTION ON MARCH 13, 2018. THE POLLING HOURS ARE 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL, 23857 COUNTY ROAD 23, RICHMOND, MN. VOTERS WILL ELECT:

  ONE (1) SUPERVISOR FOR A THREE -YEAR TERM

  ONE (1) CLERK FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THE ELECTION WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018. TIMES AND LOCATION REMAIN THE SAME AS ABOVE. LISTEN TO 1150 AM KASM, 104.7 FM KCLD, OR 98.9 WILD COUNTRY FOR CANCELLATIONS POSTINGS.
THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING WILL FOLLOW THE ELECTION AT 8:15 PM AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING, THE BOARD OF CANVASS WILL MEET TO CERTIFY THE GENERAL TOWNSHIP ELECTION RESULTS.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
BONI BEHNEN
MUNSON TOWNSHIP CLERK

MUNSON TOWNSHIP
REORGINAZATIONAL
MEETING
March 27, 2018


 THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD THEIR REORGINAZIONAL MEETING AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL, 23857 COUNTY ROAD 23, RICHMOND, MN @ 4:00 PM ON MARCH 27, 2018. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO APPOINT A CHAIRMAN, REVIEW AND SET WAGES AND SALARIES FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEMBERS. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

 BONI BEHNEN

MUNSON TOWNSHIP CLERK
DATED FEBRUARY 1 , 2018

MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING


March 10, 2018

 All Munson Township residents are hereby notified that the Munson Township Clerk's
Office will open on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 10:00 AM to Noon for absentee voting. Absentee balloting is available to all Munson Township residents who will not be voting in the General Township Election on March 13, 2018. The clerk's office is located at the Munson Township Hall, 23857 County Road 23, Richmond, MN.

 Respectfully submitted,
Boni Behnen
Munson Township Clerk

 

MUNSON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF AUDIT
February 20, 2018


The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will hold its Annual Board of Audit on Tuesday, February
20, 2018, at 7:30 PM at the Munson Township Hall, located at 23857 County Road 23. Richmond,
MN.

 The purpose of this meeting is to reconcile the books between the clerk and treasurer, and for the Board
Of Supervisors to accept and sign the Munson Township year-end summaries.
The Supervisors will also discuss and compile a levy proposal to present to the Munson Township

 Residents at the Annual Township Meeting on March 13, 2018, at 8:15 PM.

Dated this January 31, 2018.

 Boni Behnen
Munson Township Clerk

MUNSON TOWNSHIP
SPECIAL MEETING
October 5, 2017
8:15 PM


The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on October 5, 2017 at 8:15 PM at the township hall: 23857 County Road 23, Richmond, MN 56368.
Sealed Bids for the construction of the West Ashton Paving Project will be publicly opened and read. The township board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. It also reserves the right to award the contract in the best interests of the township.

Respectfully submitted by,
Boni Behnen, Clerk
Dated: September 19, 2017

MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING


All residents of Munson Township are hereby notified that the Munson Township General Election will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. The candidate filing period for this election will be January 2, 2018 through January 16, 2018, with a closing time of 5:00 PM.

TERMS FOR FILING ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Township Clerk– 2 Year Term
Township Supervisor – 3 Year Term


Filing can be done by contacting the Munson Township Clerk, at the Munson Township Hall located at 23857 Co Rd 23 in Richmond on January 16, 2018 between the hours of 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, or by setting up an appointment with the Township Clerk at 320-597-3068. A $2.00 filing fee will be collected at the time of filing. Filing closes on January 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM,

Boni Behnen
Munson Township Clerk

Dated this December 4, 2017



MUNSON TOWNSHIP
23857 COUNTY ROAD 23
RICHMOND, MINNESOTA 56368
www.munsontownship.org


CHAIRMAN:                                                                           TREASURER: DICK BEHNEN    
DAN HOLTHAUS     

FRED LEMKE                                                                                                                                                      JOHN TSCHUMPERLIN                                                                                                                                                 MIKE BEHNEN

SUPERVISORS:                                                                       CLERK:   BONI BEHNEN                                               ORVILLE WILLENBRING                     
JOE WILLENBRING        

MATT BURG          
BUTCH GERTKEN                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          P&Z ADMINISTRATOR:                                        
                                                                                LYNN BURG          


MUNSON TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING NOTICE
The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will meet with the Chain of Lakes Fire and Rescue Board on the 11th day of December 2017 at 8:00 pm at the Chain of Lakes Fire Hall, 19340 230th Street, Richmond, Minnesota.  Town Boards from Collegeville, Farming, Wakefield and Luxemburg will also be present to discuss the Chain of Lakes Fire & Rescue Department annual budget for 2018.   This meeting is open to the public.

By Order of the Munson Township Board of Supervisors

Boni Behnen, Clerk


Special Meeting Notice
Munson Township
August 4, 2017
3:00 PM

The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on August 4, 2017 @ 3:00 PM at the Munson Township Hall, 23857 County Road 23, Richmond, MN, to review the revised Feasibility Report that was prepared by Jeremy Mathiason, Stantec Corp, for possible road improvements in the West Ashton Development.  If the Feasibility Report is approved, the Improvement Hearing date will be set.

This is an open meeting.

Dated July 31, 2017

Boni Behnen, Clerk

Special Meeting Notice
Munson Township
May 30, 2017
8:00 PM

The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on May 30, 2017 @ 8:00 PM at the Munson Township Hall, 23857 County Road 23, Richmond, MN, to review the possible  tarring in the West Ashton Development. 

This is an open meeting.

Dated May 24, 2017

Boni Behnen, Clerk


Important Information Regarding Property Assessments
This may affect your 2017 property taxes.

The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Munson will meet on 4/3/2017, 10:30 ‐ 11:00 am, at
Munson Township Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the
jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your
assessor’ office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation and classification
after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and
equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed.
Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal
and equalization.

Dated: December 30, 2016


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
REORGINAZATIONAL
MEETING
March 28, 2017

 
THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD THEIR REORGINAZIONAL MEETING AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL, 23857 COUNTY ROAD 23, RICHMOND, MN @ 4:00 PM ON MARCH 28, 2017. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO APPOINT A CHAIRMAN, REVIEW AND SET WAGES AND SALARIES FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEMBERS. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

 BONI BEHNEN
MUNSON TOWNSHIP CLERK
DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2017


Special Meeting Notice
Munson Township
March 7, 2017
4:00 PM

 The Munson Township Board of Supervisors and Jeremy Mathiasen will hold a Special Meeting on March 7, 2017 @ 4:00 PM at the Munson Township Hall, 23857 County Road 23, Richmond, MN, to review and edit the Feasibility Report from Stantec, for Drainage and Pavement Improvements in the West Ashton Development.  This feasibility report was generated by Jeremy Mathiasen on September 14, 2016.

This is an open meeting.
Dated March 2, 2017
Boni Behnen, Clerk


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF AUDIT
February 21, 2017

 
The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will hold its Annual Board of Audit on Tuesday, February
21, 2017, at 7:30 PM at the Munson Township Hall, located at 23857 County Road 23. Richmond,
MN.

 The purpose of this meeting is to reconcile the books between the clerk and treasurer, and for the Board
Of Supervisors to accept and sign the Munson Township year-end summaries.

 The Supervisors will also discuss and compile a levy proposal to present to the Munson Township
Residents at the Annual Township Meeting on March 14, 2017, at 8:15 PM.

 Dated this January 31, 2017.

 Boni Behnen
Munson Township Clerk

 

MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF CANVASS-MARCH 14, 2017

MUNSON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED OF THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP GENERAL ELECTION ON MARCH 14, 2017. THE POLLING HOURS ARE 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL, 23857 COUNTY ROAD 23, RICHMOND, MN. VOTERS WILL ELECT:

  ONE (1) SUPERVISOR FOR A 3 YEAR TERM

  ONE (1) TREASURER FOR A TWO YEAR TERM

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THE ELECTION WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017. TIMES AND LOCATION REMAIN THE SAME AS ABOVE. LISTEN TO 1150 AM KASM, 104.7 FM KCLD, OR 98.9 WILD COUNTRY FOR CANCELLATIONS POSTINGS.
THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING WILL FOLLOW THE ELECTION AT 8:15 PM AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING, THE BOARD OF CANVASS WILL MEET TO CERTIFY THE GENERAL TOWNSHIP ELECTION RESULTS.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
BONI BEHNEN
MUNSON TOWNSHIP CLERK

 MUNSON TOWNSHIP
STEARNS COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA - December 19, 2016

 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND LAND USE AND ZONING ORDINANCE

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Munson Town Board, on December 19, 2016 at 8:15 p.m. at the Munson Town Hall will hold a public hearing to consider amending Munson Township Land Use and Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance Number 4, to repeal Section 6.30, entitled the Keeping of Animals, which is proposed to be replaced by a new updated, stand alone Dog Ordinance. Such persons that desire to be heard with reference to the proposed amendment will be heard at this time.  If you do not attend the public hearing or submit written comment, it will be assumed that you have no objections to the proposed amendment.  If you have any questions please contact a member of the Town Board.

 /s/ Boni Behnen
Town Clerk


MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING OPENING - January 3, 2017

 
All residents of Munson Township are hereby notified that the Munson Township General Election will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The candidate filing period for this election will be January 3, 2017 through January 17, 2017, with a closing time of 5:00 PM.

TERMS FOR FILING ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 Township Treasurer – 2 Year Term
Township Supervisor – 3 Year Term

 Filing can be done by contacting the Munson Township Clerk, at the Munson Township Hall located at 23857 Co Rd 23 in Richmond on January 17, 2017 between the hours of 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, or by setting up an appointment with the Township Clerk at 320-597-3068. A $2.00 filing fee will be collected at the time of filing. Filing closes on January 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM,

Boni Behnen
Munson Township Clerk

Dated this November 30, 2016


PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST - November 3, 2016

 ALL RESIDENTS OF MUNSON TOWNSHIP ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT MUNSON TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016 AT 6:30 PM. LOCATION OF THE TEST BEING THE MUNSON TOWN HALL, LOCATED AT 23857 CO RD 23, RICHMOND, MN. THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEST IS TO ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES ARE IN WORKING ORDER FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016. THIS TEST IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
BONI BEHNEN
MUNSON TOWNSHIP CLERK
DATED: OCTOBER 20, 2016


Fire Budget Meeting
September 1, 2016

The Munson Board of Supervisors will attend a Fire Budget Meeting at the Paynesville Fire Hall on Wednesday, September 1, 2016 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to review the 2016 expenses and revenues and approve the purposed 2017 budget for the Paynesville Fire Department.
August 22, 2016
Boni Behnen, Clerk


SPECIAL MEETING August 1, 2016 

The Munson Township Board of Supervisors has called a Special Meeting on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 8:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to address the previous rezoning request made by Stephen Jennings. The affected properties are parcel numbers; 23.14275.0007, 23.14275.0005, 23.14275.0003 and 23.14275.0001. This meeting is open to the public.

Submitted by,
Boni Behnen
Munson Township Clerk


PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST - August 7, 2016 

ALL RESIDENTS OF MUNSON TOWNSHIP ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT MUNSON TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016 AT 6:30 PM. LOCATION OF THE TEST BEING THE MUNSON TOWN HALL, LOCATED AT 23857 CO RD 23, RICHMOND, MN. THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEST IS TO ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES ARE IN WORKING ORDER FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION ON AUGUST 9, 2016. THIS TEST IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 
BONI BEHNEN
MUNSON TOWNSHIP CLERK
DATED JULY 20, 2016


Fire Contract Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE


The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will be attending a Fire Contract Meeting at the Paynesville Fire Hall, 221 Washburne Avenue, Paynesville MN, on Wednesday, May 18th @ 6:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to renew the fire contract between Munson Township and the Paynesville Fire Department.
May 10, 2016
Boni Behnen, Clerk



Public Hearing
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
May 12, 2015

All residents of Munson Township are hereby notified that the Munson Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing to make a recommendation to the Town Board on May 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM. Location of the hearing being the Munson Town Hall, 23857 Co. Rd. 23, Richmond, MN. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a variance.

Craig & Megan Nester, 20792 Elkview Rd, Richmond, Mn. Parcel #23.14031.0000 are requesting a public hearing for a variance for 16’2” from the road right-of-way instead of the required 30 feet and/or 55’ from the center of the existing road instead of the required 63 feet. They would like to build a 20 x 26 cabin.

Any resident wanting to be heard on this matter, should either attend the public hearing or write their concerns to Munson Township, P O Box 505, Richmond, Mn 56368. This is a public meeting.

Lynn Burg
Zoning Administrator Munson Township



Public Notice
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
May 12, 2015

All residents of Munson Township are hereby notified that the Munson Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing to make a recommendation to the Town Board on May 12, 2015 at 8:15 PM. Location of the hearing being the Munson Town Hall, 23857 Co. Rd. 23, Richmond, MN. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a variance.

Chad & Deborah Blomgren, 20538 Elkview Ct, Richmond, Mn. Parcel #23.14057.0000 are requesting a public hearing for a variance for 8’1”from the road right-of-way instead of the required 30 feet and/or 20’6” from the center of the existing road instead of the required 63 feet. They would like to keep the existing retaining wall. They are also requesting a variance for 25’8” from the road right-of-way instead of the required 30 feet and/or 32’8” from the center of the existing road instead of the required 63 feet. They would like to keep the existing shed and the retaining wall around the shed.

Any resident wanting to be heard on this matter, should either attend the public hearing or write their concerns to Munson Township, P O Box 505, Richmond, Mn 56368. This is a public meeting.

Lynn Burg
Zoning Administrator Munson Township



Public Hearing
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
May 5, 2016


All residents of Munson Township are hereby notified that the Munson Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing to make a recommendation to the Town Board on May 5, 2016 at 8:00 PM. Location of the hearing being the Munson Town Hall, 23857 Co. Rd. 23, Richmond, MN. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a rezoning.

Stephen Jennings, P O Box 639, Richmond, MN. Parcel #23.13531.0070 is requesting a public hearing for a rezoning of 20.03 Acres from commercial to R1 zoning.

Any resident wanting to be heard on this matter, should either attend the public hearing or write their concerns to Munson Township, P O Box 505, Richmond, MN 56368. This is a public meeting.

Lynn Burg
Zoning Administrator Munson Township


Affidavit Of Candidacy - Township Supervisor - Joe Willenbring (pdf)

Affidavit Of Candidacy - Township Clerk - Boni Behnen (pdf)


Notice of Election
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
NOTICE OF BOARD OF CANVASS
MARCH 8, 2016

MUNSON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED OF THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP GENERAL ELECTION ON MARCH 8, 2016. THE POLLING HOURS ARE 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL, 23857 COUNTY ROAD 23, RICHMOND, MN. VOTERS WILL ELECT:
ONE (1) SUPERVISOR FOR A 3 YEAR TERM
ONE (1) CLERK FOR A TWO YEAR TERM
IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, THE ELECTION WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016. TIMES AND LOCATION REMAIN THE SAME AS ABOVE. LISTEN TO 1150 AM KASM, 104.7 FM, OR 98.9 WILD COUNTRY FOR CANCELLATIONS POSTINGS.
THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING WILL FOLLOW THE ELECTION AT 8:15 PM AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING, THE BOARD OF CANVASS WILL MEET TO CERTIFY THE GENERAL TOWNSHIP ELECTION RESULTS.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
BONI BEHNEN
MUNSON TOWNSHIP CLERK

Board of Qualification
BOARD OF QUALIFICATION MEETING
March 22, 2
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THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD THEIR QUALIFICATION MEETING AT THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP HALL, 23857 COUNTY ROAD 23, RICHMOND, MN @ 4:00 PM ON MARCH 22, 2016. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO APPOINT A CHAIRMAN, REVIEW AND SET WAGES AND SALARIES FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEMBERS. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

BONI BEHNEN
MUNSON TOWNSHIP CLERK
DATED FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Fellows Road Project
PUBLIC NOTICE
FELLOWS ROAD PROJECT REQUEST FOR QUOTES

Munson Township located in Stearns County is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to pave Fellows Road from gravel to bituminous pursuant to Stearns County specifications as follows:
• 3 inches of bituminous (2 lifts, base course of 1½ inches and wear course of 1½ inches)
• The mix shall be as required in Stearns County specifications
• Reshape and blade the road but leave the shoulders
• 1 foot bump outs for approaches and driveways except for paved driveways (they will need to match up)
• The gravel portion of Fellows Road to be paved is approximately 22 foot wide
• Work to be completed by July 1, 2016

All proposals must be marked “Fellows Road Project Proposal” and must be received by the Town Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m., local time, on March 31, 2016. The Town Hall is located at 3857 County Road 23, Richmond, Minnesota 56368. The mailing address for the Township is Munson Township, P.O. Box 505, Richmond, Minnesota 56368. Quotes may also be sent via email to munson@netlinkcom.com.
This Request for Quotes creates no obligation on the part of Munson Township to award the contract or to reimburse proponents for proposal preparation expenses. Munson Township reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes, in whole or in part, received as a result of this request, and to negotiate in any manner necessary to best serve the interest of the Fellows Road Project.
At the election of the Township, whether or not a quote or entity submitting the quote otherwise satisfies the requirements of this Request for Quotes, the Township’s evaluation of said quote may include information provided by the proponent’s references and may also consider the proponent’s past performance on previous contracts with the Township or other institutions.
The Decision on award is expected to be made at the April 18, 2016 Town Board meeting. Any questions in respect of the quotation, please contact Dan Holthaus, Town Board Chairman, at (320) 290-7723.

Absentee Voting
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING
March 5, 2016


All Munson Township residents are hereby notified that the Munson Township Clerk's
Office will open on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 10:00 AM to Noon for absentee voting. Absentee balloting is available to all Munson Township residents who will not be voting in the General Township Election on March 8, 2016. The clerk's office is located at the Munson Township Hall, 23857 County Road 23, Richmond, MN.

Respectfully submitted,
Boni Behnen
Munson Township Clerk




Public Accuracy Test
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
MARCH 6, 2016

ALL RESIDENTS OF MUNSON TOWNSHIP ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT MUNSON TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST ON SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016 AT 6:30 PM. LOCATION OF THE TEST BEING THE MUNSON TOWN HALL, LOCATED AT 23857 CO RD 23, RICHMOND, MN. THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEST IS TO ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES ARE IN WORKING ORDER FOR THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP GENERAL ELECTION ON MARCH 8, 2015. THIS TEST IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.




Board of Audit
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF AUDIT
February 16, 2016

The Munson Township Board of Supervisors will hold its Annual Board of Audit on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 7:30 PM at the Munson Township Hall, located at 23857 County Road 23. Richmond, MN. The purpose of this meeting is to reconcile the books between the clerk and treasurer, and for the Board Of Supervisors to accept and sign the Munson Township year-end summaries. The Supervisors will also discuss and compile a levy proposal to present to the Munson Township Residents at the Annual Township Meeting on March 8, 2016, at 8:15 PM.

Dated this January 25, 2016.
Boni Behnen
Munson Township Clerk

Public Notices

Munson Township legal notices are published in the Cold Spring Record and Paynesville Press, as well as being posted on the bulletin board at the Township Hall, and Falcon National Bank.

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