Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of December 1, 2025
A regular meeting/Board of Adjustment meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 1st day of December, 2025 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 324 Broadway and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Jeff Oberg, Rod Eldevik, Dennis Butz and Jerry Wright. Also present were Mark Meuwissen, Clerk, and Bryon Alstead, Treasurer. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Eldevik at 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Eldevik closed the meeting to open the public hearing on a variance request submitted by Alan and Nina Twardowski. The property is located at 5107 Patriot Court NE.
Zoning Administrator Oleson reported that the applicants had applied for an after-the-fact variance to allow impervious coverage on a lot in the UR district to exceed the 25% maximum allowed through the previous construction of two patios and a proposed pergola. Oleson stated the original 2023 permit provided a site plan showing a new home, attached garage, sidewalks and driveway that indicated impervious coverage at 23.7%. Since that time, the applicants have had two separate patios constructed (10’ x 16’) and (22’ x 22’). The additional patios have increased the impervious coverage to 27.4%, which exceeds the allowable 25% impervious coverage for the lot.
Oleson stated he noticed the patios when he was checking on the application for a permit to construct a pergola over the patios already constructed. This prompted the after-the-fact variance request for the patios.
Mr. Twardowski said a berm on the east edge of the lot line had been enhanced to improve the water runoff and retention for his lot. The applicants feel this would offset any additional impervious area from the added patios.
Chairman Eldevik called for public comment. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing and reconvened the meeting.
Oberg, seconded by Butz, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of winter road maintenance under Engineer’s Report and an update on a residence on Lake Victoria Road under Old Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Oberg, seconded by Wright, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 11/17/2025 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Butz, seconded by Wright, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 25223 – 25231 in the amount of $24,705.62, net payroll $6,773.29 totaling $31,478.91 and a transfer of funds from savings of $29,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: none
PLANNING AND ZONING: Oleson reported the applicants, Alan and Nina Twardowski, had submitted an after-the-fact variance application for consideration by the Board of Adjustment.
Chairman Eldevik said Condition no. 1 under Staff Recommendations in the staff report states a survey must be submitted within 180 days of approval. Eldevik questioned why the survey would be completed after approval and not before.
Oberg, seconded by Wright, made a motion to table the application until a survey can be completed depicting all impervious coverage and setbacks. Motion carried unanimously.
Oleson provided an update on the Dropik situation.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Oberg stated he had received several complaints regarding snow removal from last week and emphasized the need for improvement.
OLD BUSINESS: Oleson mentioned he has been in contact with a residence at 3321 Lake Victoria SE regarding clean up. Consensus to have Oleson send one more letter with a deadline for compliance.
NEW BUSINESS: none
Being no further business, Chairman Eldevik adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Mark Meuwissen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2025 _______________________________________
Rod Eldevik, Chairman