9.8.26 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Minutes
TOWN OF CRANE LAKE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING
September 8, 2026
The September 8, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting was called to order by Chair Jeanne Shuck at 6:00 PM at the Crane Lake Visitor Center with the Pledge of Allegiance recited by those in attendance, including Supervisors Scott Sanborn, Emily Schwanke & Jeanne Shuck; Treasurer Traci Bak; Visitor Center/Campground Manager Serena Swenson; Deputy-Clerk Jo Ann Pohlman, Clerk Cathy Truebenbach; and one member of the community.
BUSINESS
Additions to the Agenda: There were none
Approve Minutes – A motion was made by Emily, supported by Scott, to approve the minutes of the 8/18/2026 Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report –The August Cash Balances were read, and the bills were presented as follows: Twp. General Fund – $8198.44 + $1819.40 Payroll, Visitor Center Fund – $109995.00, Visitor Center/Campground Fund – $14653.58 + $3762.96 Payroll. A motion was made by Jeanne, supported by Emily, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as read and the payment of bills. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Correspondence – The Clerk presented the correspondence. The correspondence was received and will be placed on file and acted upon as required.
OLD BUSINESS
VNP-Visitor Center/Campground:
Campground Manager Report and Resulting Board Action: Serena provided the following report:
General-Public Input meeting for Walleye regulations– September 14th– 6pm @ the Crane Lake Visitor Center-Not proposing any changes- current regulations is “experimental” and expires in March. Proposing to make it a “special” regulation that does not have an expiration date and can be changed in the future if the need arises.
Firewise- Teresa Floberg will be at the October meeting to discuss different options-Sent email with 3 different engagement levels-Come to the October meeting with questions ready OR do we need to pass this onto the CLVFD
Desk for Traci-CFS (Commercial Furniture Services)-Desk with three drawers- matches other furniture- $646.66-Need a motion to approve or pick out something else–A motion was made by Scott, supported by Jeanne to approve the purchase of a desk for Traci, for $646.66. All voted in favor, and the motion carried.
Separate fund/account for Campground and Visitor Center We will need to contact MAT and their Lawyers to answer these questions, also to see if our CTAS programming will allow us to have more than one bank account in their system.
Visitor Center
Lakes Gas –Will fix regulator issue- no cost-Estimate from Lakes Gas to run line to generator- $1,032.08- need a motion to approve-A motion was made by Jeanne, supported by Emily, to approve Lakes Gas to install a gas line to the generator, for $1032.08. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Carl Anderson excavation estimate (dig for generator line) -$750- need a motion to approve-A motion was made by Scott, supported by Jeanne to approve Carl Anderson doing the work of digging for the generator line, for $750. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Generator delivery ~September 17th. Hope to get that installed as soon as possible after delivery-Possible motion to approve any unseen costs associated with the project before the next meeting?
EV charging stations-Invoice from Ryan Fogelson for additional material- $1,886.72- This was approved in the treasurers’ report. -motion to approve and pay-Invoice from Ryan Fogelson for EV charging station install- $4,593.62- will be reimbursed A motion was made by Jeanne, supported by Scott to approve Fogelson Electric for the installation of the EV Station for $4593.62. All voted in favor and the motion carried
Campground-YTD Revenue: $73,438
Marketing-RV Destination Magazine-Details sent out in email-Suggested to me by Snorkels and Snowpants-Expand marketing reach -Suggested campaign would cost $2,745 or $2,015-Need a motion to approve The Supervisors’ declined the approval of the RV Destination magazine. They felt this money could be spent better on a different marketing platform. Emily stated she would help with the ongoing research
Good Sam-Final campaign report-Same campaign for next season? -Last year we spend $4823.20-We have a listing on their website, we are a Good Sam campground, and they ran a 90-day Google, Instagram, Facebook featured ad as well as two specific emails that went out to their people under “Family Fun” and “Boating Adventures”
Shower House-Foundation construction is complete- punch list walk through is Thursday, September 10th at 11:00am–Funds for the actual building? Do we need to set up another meeting/committee? –Lenci Pay App #3- $109,905- sent to Cathy and Traci from Gretchen- need to make a motion to approve and pay for reimbursement A motion was made by Scott, supported by Emily to approve and sign the Lenci Pay App #3 for $109995. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
New tires on ranger-Pay invoice- need a motion This was approved in the treasurers’ report
Crane Lake Meeting Minutes September 8, 2026
Committee Report & Resulting Board Action: There was no report
DNR Public Water Access: There was no report.
Community Action Plan: The committee plans to organize a meeting in October, sending out invitations to the Crane Lake residents to see who would be interested in being on the committee
Community Foundation Discussion: This will be added to the Community Action Plan
Congdon IRRRB Pre-App: The pre-application has been approved.
DNR Community Forrest Grant Discussion: Firewise will be at the upcoming October Supervisors’ meeting to discuss grant options.
Propane Gas Bids: No Action
NEW BUSINESS
Township Land Timber Sale Prospect: We were approached with the proposition to have someone come in and pay the town to cut down timber on vacant Crane Lake Township land. The Board will discuss when the land of use is determined.
Other New Business
Comments from Officers: There were none.
Public Comments: There were none.
Next Meeting: Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, 10/13/2026, 5:30PM, Visitor Center
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm.
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Cathy Truebenbach, Clerk Jeanne Shuck, Chair
