Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of February 7, 2022
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 7th day of February, 2022 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 324 Broadway and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Jeff Oberg, Joel Dahlheimer, Rod Eldevik, Dennis Butz and Jerry Wright. Also present was Gregg Raisanen, Clerk, with Mona Billmark, Treasurer attending via teleconference. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Eldevik at 6:01 p.m.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of zoning administrator’s contract under New Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Wright, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 01/19/2022 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Wright, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 22024 – 22029 in the amount of $20,744.97, net payroll $4,065.14 totaling $24,810.11 and a transfer of funds from savings of $25,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: Supervisor Wright mentioned he had received a letter from a township resident concerning the new building project at Lake Geneva Christian Center. The resident expressed concern about the amount of impervious coverage required for this project and the effect it will have on Lake Geneva’s water quality. Wright stated he had spoken with Mike Weber, City Planner for Alexandria, about the concerns and was satisfied the impact will be minimal. Consensus to have Wright respond to the resident.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Zoning Administrator Oleson reported the township will need to update their zoning ordinance to reflect the county’s recent changes. He will be in contact with the county as he begins the township’s updates.
Oleson gave a brief update on the Dropik clean-up situation. Consensus to have Oleson follow up with Attorney Johnson.
A future topic for discussion will be dedicated public roads.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn reported that he has prepared the bid documents for the 2022 road improvements. The areas to be focused on are Lake Park, Donway Drive, Donway Court and 30th Avenue. Estimated amount for the total project is $280,000.00. Kuhn stated it will be one bid with four schedules. Oberg, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize Engineer Kuhn to advertise for bids for the 2022 road improvements. Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen reported the township needs to appoint judges for the upcoming township election. His recommendations are Barb Sather, Linda Dokken-McFann, Mona Billmark and himself, with Dokken-McFann serving as the head judge. Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to appoint the recommended individuals as election judges. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk Raisanen also recommended that the following individuals be appointed to the Absentee Ballot Board: Barb Sather, Linda Dokken-McFann and himself. Dahlheimer, seconded by Oberg, made a motion to appoint the recommended individuals to the Absentee Ballot Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk Raisanen provided a copy of the 2023 budget for review. He stated the town board will need to bring forward a proposed levy to the residents at the next meeting. Action on the proposed budget was tabled.
Clerk Raisanen reported that per the town board’s request, he had submitted a letter to Ms. Lynn Jenc with Community Education regarding their funding request.
Clerk Raisanen reported the town had received a contract for zoning administration services for 2022 from Hometown Planning depicting a 3% increase in its rate over last year. Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to approve the written proposal submitted by Hometown Planning, LLC for zoning administration services for 2022. Motion carried unanimously.
Being no further business, Dahlheimer, seconded by Oberg, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2022
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Rod Eldevik, Chairman