A town board of supervisors, elected to staggered three-year terms on an annual basis, make up the governing body for Star Lake Township. The annual elections are held on the second Tuesday of March each year in coordination with the township’s annual meeting. The board of supervisors are joined by a township clerk and a township treasurer. In Star Lake Township the Clerk and Treasurer are appointed positions.
The annual meeting is what really sets townships apart from other forms of local government. At this meeting, the residents of the township have a direct opportunity to have a voice in how the township will be run. They do this by voting on a variety of matters on which the town board must receive elector approval, and most importantly, by directly voting on and approving the township’s tax levy for the next year. This means that, with very limited exception, the town board can only spend that which has been authorized by the voters.
More information about township government can be found here: Township Government 101 - A Township Government Primer.
Star Lake Township Supervisors - Contact Info and Responsibilities
The following details the “division of labor” amongst the three Township Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors are ultimately responsible for all facets of township operations. The following details how the board will divide the work to get it done in an efficient manner.
Chairperson
Emily Riley (2021-2024)
Phone: 218-205-1574
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Responsibilities
- Road Foreman Consultant i.e., Road Projects/Graveling/Dust Control/Grading Operations, & Tree Trimming, etc. Coordination on all Mowing/Brushing Operations, as well as shouldering disc, Maintenance/Repair Coordination
- Township Communications
Vice Chairperson
Tammy Ziegler (2020-2023)
Phone: 701-367-7164
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Responsibilities
- Noxious Weed Inspection Program
- Twp. Employee Relations/Supervision
- Election Support
- Culverts
Supervisor
Dale Lewis
Phone: 903-815-9867
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Responsibilities
- Townhall Maintenance - Building & Grounds
- Pest Control - i.e., Beaver/Gopher, and Town Hall Spraying, etc.
- Propane/Diesel/Electricity
Road Foreman
Jeff Michaelson
Phone: 612-201-6144
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Responsibilities
- Road Checks after every significant weather event
- Annual Road Report with Supervisor(s) and Gravel Plan
- Supervise equipment operators
- Road Repairs, Signage
- Town garage and Storage building
Clerk
Paulette Johnson (Appointed)
Phone: 763-412-0377
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Treasurer
Ronola Richards (Appointed)
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Equipment Operators
Motor Grader - Mike S./Terry J.
Snow Plow - Jim Piper/Jim M
Mowing - Terry J.
Brush Mower - Terry J.
