Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of 2-04-2008
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 4th Day of February 2008 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Bryon Alstead, Louis Ross, Jim Casper, Joel Dahlheimer, and Roger Thalman. Also present were Clerk Gregg Raisanen 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 Dahlheimer, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of correspondence under new business. Motion carried unanimously
Alstead, seconded by Casper, made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2008 regular board as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Alstead, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 8042-8058 in the amount of $8,517.11 and net payroll in the amount of $2,987.87 for a total of $11,504.98. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN CONCERNS: None
PLANNING AND ZONING: Zoning Administrator Oleson presented a draft copy of the 2007-year report for the Board’s review. He indicated that there will be a couple of additions to the report which the board requested be available for the 2008 annual town meeting in March.
Zoning Administrator Oleson reported that he had been in contact with Mike Nyberg regarding the Gavin’s Pt Subdivision. The board was in consensus that the developer would have to resubmit an application for preliminary plat since the 1-year time limit has expired.
Zoning Administrator Oleson reported that the county approved the plat for Geneva Estates North allowing for 30% impervious surfaces within a shoreline district and outside. State law and the township’s zoning ordinance only provides for a maximum 25% in both districts. Block one in this subdivision currently is at 28.5% impervious with existing buildings and structures. The board was in consensus to allow the developer to improve the area outside the shoreline district to a maximum of 25% impervious.
Clerk Raisanen reported that the township has received notice that Attorney Kristen Carr is relocating to Colorado and will be unavailable for legal services dealing with Planning and Zoning. Clerk Raisanen will check with Attorney Michelle Clark regarding availability to determine if she can do the job.
ENGINEER’ REPORT: Clerk Raisanen reported that the township has been contacted by Douglas County recommending that a township representative attend a meeting regarding the requirement to upgrade traffic signs by 2009. Supervisor Dahlheimer will attend.
Clerk Raisanen reported that Attorney Haseman has recommended that the board obtain appraisals to determine the increase in value for properties along Queen’s Road if it is improved with blacktop. Alstead, seconded by Casper, made a motion to authorize Attorney Haseman to contract with an appraiser to obtain appraisals for 4 different properties along Queens Road. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS: Dahlheimer, seconded by Alstead, made a motion to appoint Verla Schwendemann, Darlene O’Brien, and Margaret Movald as election judges for the upcoming township election and to appoint Darlene O’Brien as head judge. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk Raisanen reported that quotes are being received to upgrade the township office with additional shelving and storage units.
Clerk Raisanen presented the board the 2009 budget that was approved by the budget committee for their review. The board will approve the recommended 2008 levy at the next meeting.
Supervisor Thalman reported that the Sauk River watershed district would be holding a meeting on February 28, 2008 if anyone were interested in attending.
Supervisor Thalman presented ordinance from another township regarding their approved fees for planning and zoning.
Being no further business, Ross, seconded by Alstead, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:20PM.
Respectfully Submitted….. Approved this _____ day of________, 2008
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk Roger Thalman, Chairman