ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of December 19, 2016
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 19th day of December, 2016 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 324 Broadway.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Jul Feuling, Jeff Oberg, Joel Dahlheimer, Rod Eldevik and Russell Niskanen. Also present was Gregg Raisanen, Clerk. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chair Feuling at 6:00 p.m.
The regular board meeting was recessed and Chair Feuling opened the Board of Adjustment public hearing. Zoning Administrator Oleson presented an application submitted by DEBS of Alex, LLC for a variance to allow construction of an addition to an existing building approximately 3 feet from the side lot line. The property is located at 5111 County Road 82 SE. The proposed addition would provide additional cold storage for the business located at the property. The proposed addition would not change the existing character of the area and the property is limited in size. The two owners did not have any questions or comments.
Chair Feuling closed the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. and reconvened the regular board meeting.
Oberg, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Niskanen, seconded by Oberg, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 12/05/2016 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 16262 – 16273 in the amount of $34,004.45, EFTPS of $2,814.67 totaling $36,819.12. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: none
PLANNING AND ZONING: Eldevik, seconded by Oberg, made a motion to approve the variance submitted by DEBS of Alex. to construct an addition to an existing building approximately 3 feet from a side lot line for the property located at 5111 Co. Rd. 82 SE based on the finding of facts outlined in the staff report. For: Niskanen, Oberg, Dahlheimer, Eldevik, Feuling. Against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The board briefly discussed Jack’s Family Recycling. Attorney Johnson will be invited to the next meeting.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen reported that sign quotes were obtained for neighborhood watch and fines for littering based on Engineer Kuhn’s recommendation. Total cost for two signs was $107.00. The board was in consensus to order 4 signs to install in four different locations in the township.
NEW BUSINESS: Supervisor Oberg presented a request from Lakes Area Recreation to amend the joint powers agreement to increase the contribution of Alexandria Township by $1.00/resident in 2017. The increase is necessary to allow LAR to meet their financial obligations and to continue to provide the current level of recreational programs. The City of Alexandria has not voted to increase their contribution; however, LaGrand Township is acting upon the request. Feuling, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to approve amending the joint powers agreement for LAR with the proposed increase of $1.00/resident. For: Niskanen, Oberg, Dahlheimer, Eldevik, Feuling. Against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk Raisanen provided a summary of revenue and expenses in 2016. Total revenue to date was $831,714.71 vs. expenses of $977,950.39.
Being no further business, Eldevik, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2016
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Jul Feuling, Chair