The township has accomplished much during 2009. Thanks to all who helped get these projects done for the community.

Fire Department:: 

• New pumper/tanker truck purchased & received.
• Paved Station 2 parking area & helicopter landing pad.
• Activated fire boat stationed on middle Whitefish Lake.

Transfer Station::

• Updated Transfer Station Disposal Guide for 2010. Available for download or pickup at transfer station.
• Established Transfer Station Log form to increase control of station revenue and to increase data collection to facilitate future planning.
• Continued effort to eliminate visitors/loitering.

Roads::

• Completed two miles of road paving & crack sealing
• Maintenance building landscaping completed for open house.
• Maintenance building air exchange system installed to mitigate moisture.

Parks & Recreation::

• Installed Paul Bunyan Footprints in cooperation with the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway.

Miscellaneous::

• Completed FY2009 with budget surplus.
• Annexation/incorporation committee meetings held.
• Continued evaluation of public facility upgrade requirements for new Boyd Lodge development.
• Received a $5000 grant for Rollie Johnson Island erosion control project for Big Island.
• Began website upgrade that will provide improved functionality for township staff and residents.
• No Safety incidents or injuries.
• Successful audit with no major issues.
• Successful General Election with high turn out and no issues.
• Investigated and commented on all requested planning & zoning variances and rezoning requests.