Township Supervisors
Harris Township Board is a five member board of supervisors. Each Supervisor serves a 4 year term. The clerk and the treasurer are appointed positions of the town board.
Supervisor, Seat A, Ryan Davies: 218-929-0610 Email: supervisorahtp@gmail.com
Appointed April 28, 2021 to serve the term to November 2022 Election. Term expires 12/2026
Network Opportunities Alt.
Northwest Gas Joint Powers Board Alt.
Road Inspections
Boat Landings Alt.
Supervisor, Seat B: Dan Gilbert: 218-259-4967 Email: supervisorbhtp@gmail.com
Elected November 2020, Term expires 12/2024
Weed Inspector
Maintenance Crew Leader Alt.
Safety Representative
Cable Commission Rep Alt.
Park/Cemetery Inspections Alt.
Security Camera Liaison
Madam Chair Supervisor, Seat C: Peggy Clayton 218-259-1551 Email: supervisorchtp@gmail.com
Appointed September 2016; Elected 3/2017
Re-elected 11/2020; Term expires 12/2024
Cable Commission
Network Collaborative Committee
Human Resources
Park/Cemetery Inspections
County Planning Commission
Northwest Gas Joint Powers Board
Supervisor, Seat D: Jim Kelley: 218-327-0317 Email: supervisordhtp@gmail.com
Elected 5/2014 - during a special election
Re-elected 11/2018; Term expires 12/2026
Road Inspections
Rinks
County Planning Commission Alt
Vice Chair Supervisor, Seat E: Mike Schack: 218-340-8852 Email: supervisorehtp@gmail.com
Elected 3/2017, Re-elected 11/2018; Term Expires 12/2026
Maintenance Crew Leader
FireWise
Safety Representative
Road Inspections
Boat Landings
Weed Inspector Alt
Human Resources Alt.
Security Camera Liaison Alt
Contact us
Most questions should be directed to the township clerk at: 218-244-1811 or harristownshipclerk@gmail.com.
Harris Township
20876 Wendigo Park Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
About Harris Township
Harris Township is located in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was established in 1909 and named after Duncan Harris. In the 2010 census, the population was 3,253.
MISSION STATEMENT: The Harris Town Board strives to enhance the quality of life, protect the environment, and maintain the economic stability for the residents of their community.
Employees
Clerk Kelly Derfler: 218-244-1811 or Email: harristownshipclerk@gmail.com
Serves as Clerk to the Board, and first point of contact for the Board
Treasurer Nancy Kopacek: 218-398-3497 or Email: harristownshiptreasurer@gmail.com
Appointed January 2020
Also serves as the financial reporting authority
Sexton Terri Friesen: 218-398-5033 (call or text) or Email: harristownshipsexton@gmail.com
Appointed November 2020
Serves as the Harris Cemetery main contact for site and burial arrangements
Town Hall Caretaker Terri Friesen: 218-398-5033 (call or text)
Appointed November 2020
Calls to be returned 8:30 am - 6:00 pm or within 24 hours
Park and Pavilion Reservations
Maintenance, Scheduling and Rental of the Town Hall