Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of 01-05-09
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 5th Day of January 2009 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Bryon Alstead, Joel Dahlheimer, Louis Ross, Jim Casper, 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 6:00 PM.
Ross, seconded by Casper, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of snow removal under Citizen’s Concerns, Lake Geneva Trinity prelim plat (annexation area) under Engineer’s Report, and appointment to the Joint Planning Board under New Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Alstead, seconded by Ross, made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2008 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried.
Alstead, seconded by Casper, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 9001-9020 in the amount of $41,371.97 and net payroll in the amount of $2,642.45 for a total of $44,014.42. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN CONCERNS: Chairman Thalman stated that our road maintenance contractor is not adequately clearing snow at road intersections. This does not create a hazard, but it is nonetheless a nuisance to drive through. Supervisor Dahlheimer will speak to road maintenance contractor.
PLANNNING AND ZONING: None
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Lake Geneva Trinity prelim plat — the joint planning board received an application from Mark Lee for a subdivision split of one lot into two lots. This action was tabled at the joint planning zoning meeting. The primary concern is Bass Point Road. This is a gravel road with a turnaround, and the turnaround is on private property. Engineer Kuhn stated that the road would definitely need to be brought up to township and city standards. The city would also want the road to be paved. He asked if the township would be willing to improve the road without a petition. The recommendation of the board was to not approve the subdivision unless the road is brought up to township standards. Engineer Kuhn will relay the recommendation to the city engineer.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen stated that a time and date needed to be set for the annual budget meeting. The budget meeting was set for January 26, 2009, 6:00 p.m.at the home of the clerk. The committee is to include the treasurer, clerk, board chair and vice-chair.
The term for the at-large position on the joint zoning board has expired and a recommendation needs to be made. Supervisor Ross asked about the structure of this board. Chairman Thalman stated that the joint annexation board is made up of five members: 2 city council members, 2 township supervisors, and one at-large position, which is jointly appointed by the city and township. Chairman Thalman stated that the at-large term is a 3-year term. John Knowles has served in this capacity for the last six years and is willing to serve an additional term. The city council’s recommendation for this position is Harvey Weisel. Motion by Alstead, seconded by Casper, to noimate John Knowles to serve as the at-large member to the joint zoning board. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Thalman to relay the township’s recommendation to the city.
Being no further business Ross, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM.
Respectfully Submitted….. Approved this _____ day of________, 2009
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk Roger Thalman, Chairman