Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of February 2, 2026
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 2nd day of February, 2026 at the Douglas County Public Works Conference Room, 526 Willow Drive and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Dennis Butz, Joel Dahlheimer, Rod Eldevik, Jeff Oberg 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.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Butz, seconded by Oberg, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 1/21/2026 regular board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahheimer, seconded by Wright, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 25269 – 25278 in the amount of $ 23,780.14, payment of payroll in the amount of $ 5,951.39, totaling $ 29,731.53 and a transfer of funds from savings of $ 30,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN CONCERNS: None.
Planning and Zoning: Zoning Administrator Oleson gave an update on the Dropik property ordinance violation. There did not appear to be a reduction of junk cars visible from the street. Oberg stated he observed the back of the property from a public snowmobile trail and mentioned the number of cars far exceeded the 75-car estimate provided by Dropik. Oberg suggested there could be as many as 200 cars on the property. It was agreed that at least 20 cars would have to be moved each week to demonstrate reasonable progress towards compliance. It was also agreed that Oleson should give an update at every regular board meeting until the problem is either resolved or the Board takes planned action to resolve the violation in accordance with the court order.
ENGINEER REPORT: None
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Meuwissen stated the Township needs to advertise for summer road maintenance. Consensus to have Meuwissen proceed.
Meuwissen discussed a pay equity report that is due to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget. This report is due every 3 years. The Township continues to be in compliance with relevant statutes and rules. Meuwissen explained the methodology used to determine compliance and asked the Board to approve submission of the report. Meuwissen stated it is a requirement that approval of the report be documented in minutes. Oberg, seconded by Butz, made a motion to approve submission of the report and approved the use of an electronic signature by the Board Chair. Roll: Oberg, Butz, Wright, Dahlheimer, Eldevik – Yes. Opposed: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Being no further business, Chairman Eldevik closed the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Mark Meuwissen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2026
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Rod Eldevik, Chairman