CORINNA TOWNSHIP NEWS
9214 Kilbury Avenue NW
320-274-8049-Town Hall or 320-274-5179
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Township Board: Alan Jude, Chairman,                                                                                             March, 2008
John Dearing, Dick Naaktgeboren, Supervisors
Vi Novotne, Clerk

ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION, TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008
One supervisor will be elected for a three-year term.  The incumbent, Alan Jude, did not file.  Two candidates have filed for this position:
Mona Steinhaus
Chuck Carlson
Polls will be open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Corinna Township Hall located at 9801 Ireland Avenue NW.

The Annual Meeting will begin at 8:15 PM, after the polls close.  The agenda items for the Annual Meeting are:
1          Report from Town Board on completed projects for 2007, projects for 2008 and                            projects proposed for 2009.
2.         Report on Township Planning and Zoning, and activities.
3.         Presentation of proposed 2009 budget.  (Only in township government do the citizens                   who attend the Annual Meeting control the expenditures.)

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 3:00 PM at the Corinna Town Hall.  If you have concerns about the assessed value placed on your property, set up an appointment to attend.  If you have questions, contact Ken Yager, the Township Assessor, at 320-963-6219.  He may be able to answer your questions about the value assessed, and give you suggestions to bring to the Board for review.

CORINNA TOWNSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING
The Township Planning Commission meets monthly the 2nd Thursday of the month.  Work has been done on Land Use and Shore Land Ordinances, along with comprehensive planning.  Part of their time has been filled with training.  The Township continues to move ahead with the goal to have local control of Planning and Zoning.  We are in the negotiations with County Officials, awaiting acknowledgement that we can proceed.  The process has been slow, and not harmonious between the two sides, but progress is being made.  Charles Marohn of Community Growth Institute continues to work as the Township Planner.  www.communitygrowth.com.

PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT
Corinna Township has beautiful and unique natural features such as wetlands, lakes, wooded areas, wildlife, and rolling topography.  We ask that everyone helps in continuing to protect this resource./  One way to help is to participate in the monthly Recycling Program that the Township offers.  If you need recycling bins, contact the Township Office at 320-274-8049.  Curbside Recycling pick up times are:
Last Friday of month – south of Co Rd 39
Last Saturday of month – north of Co Rd 39