Road Committee

The township received advice from the road committee, Bryce Otte, and Todd Howard on how to improve the quality of the roads and has implemented a new plan. 3-4 inches of gravel was applied to Denmark Ave, Biscayne from 240th north, and 225th from Biscayne east to the end. This will create a road crown which will allow for water to drain off the roads. These roads were also sealed with calcium chloride to bind the material together and reduce the need for constant regrading. The goal is to provide better roads to drive on with no increase and planned less cost of maintenance. County Road 86 should be reopening soon and once the road is open upgrades and repairs will start on 275th Street from Hwy 3 to Denmark. Dustproofing has been applied to the roads throughout the township. The board is working on a plan for weed control in the right of ways.   

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