Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of December 6, 2010
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 6th day of December, 2010 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Bryon Alstead, Louis Ross, Jul Feuling, 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 6:00 p.m.
Alstead, seconded by Ross, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of updates on the MAT annual conference and LAR. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Feuling, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 11/15/2010 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Alstead, seconded by Feuling, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 10323-10350 in the amount of $102,977.29, net payroll of $6,105.23, for a total of $109,082.52 and a transfer of funds from savings in the amount of $107,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: Clerk Raisanen stated that Tom and Ardelle Muzik, 4505 Maple Drive SE, submitted an application for a private kennel license. He said that the township had received a complaint about the Muzik’s dogs running loose. After investigation by the animal control officer, it was determined that the Muzik’s were in violation of the town’s animal ordinance since the number of dogs on their property (five) exceeded the limit allowed by ordinance (three). Supervisor Feuling requested a definition of what constitutes a private versus a commercial license. Clerk Raisanen stated that the number of animals allowed per household applies to landowners in platted areas. He had requested Attorney Clark to determine if the Muzik property is in a platted area, and she confirmed that it is. Supervisor Ross asked if conditions could be imposed. Clerk Raisanen responded affirmatively and also said that the license can be revoked if the conditions are not met.
Motion by Ross, seconded by Alstead, to approve the Muzik private home kennel license with four conditions which are 1) dog licenses are to be obtained within the next thirty (30) days; 2) rabies vaccinations are to be obtained within the next ninety (90) days; 3) all dogs are to remain on the applicants’ property or on a leash; and 4) a maximum of five (5) dogs is allowed. Proof of licensure and vaccinations are required to be submitted to the township. The kennel license is renewable every three (3) years. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Clerk Raisanen stated that Mr. Zunker has submitted his annual weight slips and that he has exceeded the removal volume required in the agreement for the year.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Closing of Lisa Ave. to State Highway 29. Engineer Kuhn stated that MnDot is proposing to close approximately 30 feet of land to traffic. This area would constitute Lisa Avenue, from the frontage road to Highway 29. Engineer Kuhn stipulated that this would be part of a MnDot construction project planned for 2011 and, if approved by the township, all costs would be borne by MnDot. Clerk Raisanen stipulated that the closure of this portion of Lisa Avenue would not inconvenience township residents since there are two other turnoff areas. In fact, he stated that the closure would benefit residents as it would improve public safety. Consensus of the town board is to hold a public informational meeting at their January 19, 2011 meeting. Area residents will be notified.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen reported that the town received two written quotes for salt/sand. Alden Just Road Maintenance quoted $35.00/yd. and Douglas County quoted $37.16/yd. Motion by Dahlheimer, seconded by Ross to accept the salt/sand quote from Alden Just Road Maintenance in the amount of $35.00/yd. Motion carried unanimously.
Conference update. Chairman Thalman stated that he had attended the MAT annual conference. He said they discussed the open meeting law and what constituted a meeting between elected officials.
LAR update. Supervisor Alstead said that LAR has decided to lease space at the American Spirit building for their gymnastics program in order to accommodate the number of children on the waiting list. The new location should be up and running by the first of the year. The space formerly utilized by the gymnastics program will be reverted back into a gym.
Being no further business, Feuling, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2010
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Roger Thalman, Chairman