Road Committee

Because of the mild winter there was not much to report on the roads. With spring here there is now information to be shared. The roads were graded and evaluated this spring and Otte Excavating will be bringing us quotes for road maintenance to the June 2025 meeting for the board to review. The board has selected new road committee members and they plan to inspect the roads before the June 2025 meeting to give their input. Tree trimming and brush removal from the right of ways that was approved by the board has yet been completed but should be completed soon. A major problem for the township has been 275th Street between Denmark and Hwy 3. The spring rains and traffic on the road has caused repeated damage to the road, especially under the tressel. Dakota County has offered to pave the area under the tressel and the Township will work with Otte's to provide better water drainage in the area. This project will not start until after Co. Rd. 86 is open. The new "best guess" as to when Co. Rd. 86 will reopen is mid summer. Unfortunately the time frame on this project has been controlled by the railroad. The board received a quote for dustproofing and plan to start that project after the June 2025 meeting. 

Parks Committee

There has been discussion at both the Planning Commission and Board Meetings as to the future of Rocky Hills Park. In the past the Township has researched possible uses for the park and unfortunately none were found. There is a cost involved in maintaining the park and an option to sell the park as a home site has been brought up. The board would appreciate input from the Township residents on this issue. You can email your concerns to board members or attend the June 2025 Board meeting. (Email addresses are on the Township Officials page)

North Cannon Valley WMO

Heather Mavencamp is the Township representative on the North Cannon Valley WMO. 

Here are some programs that were shared at the April 17 meeting that may be relevant to the residents:



Incentive Payment Practices Program (IPP)

The Incentive Payment Practices (IPP) program provides funding for the voluntary establishment of conservation projects.

All projects must demonstrate a water quality improvement and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. SWCD staff will work with applicants on project planning and design, and to submit a final project application. Applications are prioritized for funding based on their potential to provide water quality benefits. The number of applications approved may be limited by the amount of funding and staff time available.

More information found here: https://dakotaswcd.org/services/incentives

And here is a report about a participant of the Cover Crop program: https://northcannonriverwmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/19-IPP-19-Kluver-Rusty-CC-Factsheet.pdf