Upcoming Events

The Board of Supervisors generally meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Pequaywan Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, 8764 Pequaywan Lake Road Duluth MN 55803.

Events in May 2024

  • - May 7, 2024, Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) Meeting
    May 7, 2024, Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) Meeting

    May 7, 2024, Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) Meeting

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    May 7, 2024

    Location: Pequaywan Firehall

    The purpose of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) meeting is to provide a fair and objective forum for property owners to appeal their valuation or classification.

    Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of Pequaywan Township shall meet on May 7 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Pequaywan Firehall. Taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and also to determine whether corrections need to be made. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of
    appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to your county board of appeal and equalization.

    To schedule an appeal, contact your city or town clerk.

    Contact Pequaywan town clerk at peqclerk@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to request an appeal.

  • - May 14, 2024, Township Board Meeting Agenda
    May 14, 2024, Township Board Meeting Agenda

    May 14, 2024, Township Board Meeting Agenda


    May 14, 2024

    Call to Order

    Attendance: Town officers, guests

    Clerk's Report

    Treasurer's Report (will be posted at a later date)

    Old Business

    • Update on West Branch Road
    • Reminder about June 1st drop-off  of tree yard waste at Rossini Road township site, 11:00-1:00
    • Procedure for guests wishing to speak at township meetings
    • Discussion about Township trail usage and mowing requirements
    • Adding past years minutes to township website
    • Living Memorial for Scott Mead on township land


    New Business

    • Proper and prompt response to e-mails received and open meeting rules
    • Discuss to re-key the old filing cabinets
    • Update on purchase of a new filing cabinet
    • FYI: Ray Barnes was re-hired as deputy treasurer effective April 10, 2024
    • FYI: Wilson completed the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) training as required by the Department of Revenue and received a certificate to take effect in 2025


    Correspondence

    Received:

    • Materials for the Local Board of Appeal Meeting on May 7 from St. Louis County Assessor's Office (Sales Book, Assessment 2024 Book for CVT 502
    • Invoice from Minnesota Unemployment Insurance for unemployment compensation they paid a former employee in the amount of $160.48


    Sent:

    • List of officers effective April 10, 2024 to Minnesota Association of Townships and St. Louis County Elections.


    Public Comment    : The Public Comment section is a courtesy extended to persons wishing to address the Board. If you wish to comment during the Township Meeting, follow the protocol below: One public comment per citizen which is limited to two minutes. Submit request by the first Saturday of the month to peqclerk@gmail.com with your full name and comment information. The board can either address the issue, assign someone to address the issue, or do nothing.

    Next Meeting, June 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

    Adjourn meeting