Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of March 19, 2012
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 19th day of March, 2012 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Bryon Alstead, Jul Feuling, Louis Ross (via internet) and Russell Niskanen. Also present was Gregg Raisanen, Clerk. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Alstead at 6:00 p.m.
Feuling, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Niskanen, seconded by Feuling, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 03/05/2012 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Feuling, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 12058 – 12072 in the amount of $5,313.59, net payroll of $949.01, EFTPS $1,018.60, totaling $7,281.20 and a transfer of funds from savings in the amount of $7,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: none
PLANNING AND ZONING: Clerk Raisanen reported that he had been contacted by Zoning Administrator Oleson informing him that he will be leaving CGI and forming a new company. Clerk Raisanen reported that the current contract with CGI has a 30 day written notice of cancellation by either party. Zoning Administrator Oleson reported that Chuck Marohn from CGI will provide a written release from the 30 day notice requirement as specified in the contract. Zoning Administrator Oleson expressed a desire to have his new company provide future zoning services for Alexandria Township. Niskanen, seconded by Ross, made a motion to authorize less than a 30 day written notice of termination of the zoning administrator contract provided the township receives a written release from CGI. Motion carried unanimously.
Zoning Administrator Oleson provided a report of the activities of the planning commission. He reported that they have been reviewing ordinances, including the possibility of allowing small livestock such as chickens and beekeeping.
Zoning Administrator Oleson reported that Brad Nyberg is requesting an adjusted lot line for a property on the east side of Lake Jessie. He is proceeding with a legal description by Torrens which does not require review by the Planning Commission but does require Town Board approval. The board directed Oleson to have attorney Paul Johnson review prior to action by the Board.
Zoning Administrator Oleson had been contacted by Dave Rush, Douglas County Land and Resource Director, in regards to the sign ordinance. Mr. Rush had inquired if the township would work with the county to adopt an amended ordinance and share in the cost. The board was in consensus to work with the county.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: The board discussed salt/sand mixture for next year and made the decision to keep it the same as this year.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen reported that since the state has gone through redistricting, the board has to reestablish the voter precinct and polling place. Supervisor Ross inquired as to how the population has changed since the last annexation. Clerk Raisanen reported that he has not received the new population of the township; however, at the township election it was noted that the number of registered voters has decreased from a high of 3200 before annexation began to under 1900 today. Niskanen, seconded by Feuling, made a motion to adopt resolution 12-01, a resolution reestablishing precinct and polling place. For: Ross, Niskanen, Feuling, and Alstead. Against: None. Motion carried.
Being no further business, Feuling, seconded by Nisaknen, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2012
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Bryon Alstead, Chairman