Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of August 4, 2025
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 4th day of August at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 324 Broadway and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Rod Eldevik, Dennis Butz and Jerry Wright. Also present were Mark Meuwissen, Clerk, and Bryon Alstead, Treasurer. As said members formed a quorum, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Eldevik at 6:00 p.m.
Butz, seconded by Wright, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Wright, seconded by Butz, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 07/21/2025 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Wright, seconded by Butz, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 25143 – 25151 in the amount of $ 54,667.23, net payroll $ 8,419.45 totaling $ 63,086.68 with a transfer from savings of $ 59,000. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: none
PLANNING AND ZONING: Zoning Administrator Oleson reported the planning commission had held a public hearing on July 28, 2025 for the purpose of adding amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding the regulation of cannabis businesses. This would include their location, operation and permitting procedures for zoning purposes. He stated the township could utilize the same language as the county, changing some of the terminology, and permitting these businesses as interim uses versus conditional uses. He said the planning commission had recommended setback changes; however, the township attorney advised against those changes. Registration would be addressed at a different meeting. Wright, seconded by Butz, made a motion to approve the zoning ordinance amendments regarding cannabis as presented. Roll: Butz, Wright and Eldevik – yes. Opposed: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Oleson reported an enforcement letter had been sent to a business purportedly operating on Maple Drive. He stated there is no signage on the property. Consensus to check back on this business.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn reported milling work has begun on Wilderness Ridge Road. They will proceed to Shadow and Lois Lanes and end on Geneva.
Kuhn presented his recommendations for signage on West Lake Jessie Drive.
Kuhn deemed no changes to speed limits were necessary for Apache Lane.
OLD BUSINESS:. none
NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Meuwissen reported the AAEDC requested that the township provide a letter of intent for moving to new space. He explained the four entities currently sharing the office suite function as a consortium, sharing common space and costs. Since a rent schedule has not yet been established, Meuwissen recommended adding a final sentence to the third paragraph as follows: “Our understanding is that the rent will be reasonably similar to the current rate.” Wright, seconded by Butz, made a motion to approve the letter of intent with the additional sentence suggested by the clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
Meuwissen reported that the township’s building official at the City of Alexandria, Lynn Timm, retired in July. The State of Minnesota requires the town to name a new certified building official. Mike Schmidt, one of the remaining building inspectors, is certified and will be functioning as an interim building official. Wright, seconded by Butz, made a motion to appoint Mike Schmidt as the township’s building official effective July 28, 2025.
Meuwissen stated the town was notified by Douglas County that our township will be one of the combined sites for the School District 206 special election on a proposed capital project referendum for updating building security, classroom technology, and improvements to buildings and outdoor facilities. Meuwissen stated very minimal information has been shared to date, but expects more details will be communicated shortly. Meuwissen will research who covers the cost and report back to the Board.
Being no further business, Butz, seconded by Wright, made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Mark Meuwissen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2025
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Rod Eldevik, Chairman