Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of 9-19-2005
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 19th day of September 2005.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Louis Ross, Jim Casper, Joel Dahlheimer, and Roger Thalman. Also present were Gregg Raisanen, Clerk and Mona Billmark, Treasurer. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Thalman at 7:30 PM.
Ross, seconded by Casper, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of discussion of the roads in Erickson Heritage and road names. Motion carried unanimously.
Casper, seconded by Ross, made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2005 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Ross, made a motion to authorize payment of the bills in the amount of $7,084.70 and to authorize the transfer of $7,000.00 from the savings into the checking account. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: Stacy Hoffman, Lake Park Ct., was present to request the posting of speed limit signs and watch for children signs on Lake Victoria Road. Engineer Kuhn will view to determine if the road meets the rural residential designation.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn reported that Kevin and Tammy VanOrsdel, 1724 E. Lake Geneva, have requested approval to install a culvert and cover an existing drainage ditch on their property. Engineer Kuhn estimated that the total cost of the project would be approximately $4,000.00 and the residents have requested cost sharing with the township and also indicated that they would be willing to grant an easement for future maintenance if necessary. The board tabled this request until the next board meeting.
Engineer Kuhn presented information regarding the drainage from Rosewood Estates. He is currently reviewing the plans and drainage calculations submitted by the Land Team. The contractor has been reseeding the area and has installed fiber blanket. The drainage pond outlet structure has been modified and an overflow outlet has been installed on the top drainage pond. After Engineer Kuhn has finished reviewing the information, the report drafted by the Land Team will be shared with interested residents in the area.
Ross, seconded by Casper, made a motion to authorize the installation of stop signs at the intersections of Ridgedale and Brookdale with Rosewood Lane. Motion carried unanimously.
Engineer Kuhn reported that he is in the process of reviewing options for the drainage pond in Wilderness Ridge Subdivision. He will determine if the outlet structure can be modified to improve the drainage situation. The Board directed Clerk Raisanen to review the agreement with the developer regarding the pond.
Engineer Kuhn reported that the pond on the west side of McKay Ave. was pumped to reduce the water level. County Engineer Robley requested that the township participate in sharing the cost of the work.
The Board discussed drainage issues on Southside Drive. It was determined that one driveway culvert was installed at too high a level causing water to back up into the road ditch. The board recommended no action since the water was not impacting the township road.
Engineer Kuhn reported that he reviewed the plans when Moorstone Drive was reconstructed and determined that no drainage patterns were changed as a result of the paving.
Clerk Raisanen reported that he had received a letter from a resident in the Erickson Heritage Subdivision requesting that the township repair the road surface in this area. Engineer Kuhn will review the previous recommended overlay list that was developed by former Engineer Olson and make a recommendation back to the board.
OLD BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen presented a copy of the lease for office space from WSN. Clerk Raisanen reported that the proposed use of the WSN conference room would probably not work for meetings; however, there is an unimproved space across from the new office space that could work. Board members will view to determine if this space would be suitable.
NEW BUSINESS: The board reviewed the proposed Crescent Ridge Plat. Supervisor Casper expressed concern about the length of the proposed cul-de-sacs and also expressed concern about drainage. The board was in consensus to recommend a different road configuration.
The board discussed the proposed PUD for Geneva Golf Club. The board recommended that this application be tabled until the proposed storm water retention pond is located on the plat and a drainage plan is presented.
Being no further business Ross, seconded by Casper, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted…..
Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this _____ day of _________, 2005
Roger Thalman, Chairman