Officials

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. at Avon Township Hall. The Town is governed by a Board of Supervisors who are elected for a three-year term in the annual Township elections (2nd Tuesday in March). The Board is supported by a Clerk and Treasurer who are each elected to a two-year term. The Clerk is elected in even years while the Treasurer is elected in odd years.  A Staff Manual is available that provides an overview of activities and responsibilities.

Supervisor

Chad Klocker supervisorChad Klocker
Term expires: 2026
35389 Co Rd 155
Avon, MN 56310
320-249-4631
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Supervisor

Rich Sanoski supervisorRich Sanoski
Term expires: 2024
18574 Co Rd 54
Albany, MN 56307
320-260-1025 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Supervisor

Mike Linn supervisorLeRoy Gondringer
Term expires: 2025 
35625 Tower Rd,
Albany, MN 56307
320-290-0177
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Clerk

Steve Saupe clerkStephen Saupe
Term expires: 2024
16881 Queens Rd
Avon, MN 56310
320-248-8036
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Treasurer

Kelly Martini treasurerKelly Martini
Term expires: 2025
13994 Norway Rd
Avon, MN 56310
320-493-9987
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Other

Deputy Clerk: Marion Gondringer
Deputy Treasurer: Paul Buttweiler
Stearns County Assessor: Kathy Korte
Town Maintenance: Joe Koopmeiners
Snowplow Operator: Joe Koopmeiners
Housekeeper:

Appointments:

Supervisors appoint individuals for the following positions / duties:

Chair: LeRoy Gondringer
Vice Chair: Rich Sanoski
County Liaison: Chad Klocker
Fifth Monday: Rich Sanoski
Fire Board: Rich Sanoski

Grounds & Buildings: LeRoy Gondringer
Humane Society Rep: LeRoy Gondringer
Joint City/Twp Plng Board: Rich Sanoski
Legal: LeRoy Gondringer
Emergency Contact: Chad Klocker

Maintenance Worker Supervisor: LeRoy Gondringer
Planning Commission Liaison:  Chad Klocker
Roads & Snow: LeRoy Gondringer
Weeds & Roadside Restoration: Joe K / Chad Klocker
Zoning Administrator: Stephen Saupe

 

Planning Commission Members

The Planning Commission meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. at Avon Township Hall. Individuals wishing to serve on the Planning Commission should complete an application and submit it to the Town Clerk. If there is an opening, applicants are reviewed (evaluation form) and interviewed and ultimately appointed by the Board of Supervisors at their April meeting. The term is for three-years and begins at the April meeting. Planning Commission policies and procedures are available. Members of the Planning Commission elect a chair and vice-chair at the April meeting. Members are reviewed (review form) at the end of their term. Members of the Avon Township Planning Commission are:

Craig Blonigen, Vice-Chair
Term: 2021-2024

Stephen Saupe
Term: 2023-2026

Richard Sanoski
Term: 2022-2025

Lori Yurczyk, Chair
Term: 2023-2026

Andrew Wensmann
Term: 2022-2025

 

Township Hall of Fame

Avon Township is a great place to live in part because of the foresight of many individuals.  Please see our Honor / Hall of Fame page for a list of these individuals (and their terms of service).