Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of January 5, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 5th day of January, 2015 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Bryon Alstead, Jul Feuling, Lyle Hammerschmidt, Joel Dahlheimer and Russell Niskanen. Also present were Bonnie Fulghum, Deputy Clerk, and Mona Billmark, Treasurer. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Alstead at 6:00 p.m.
Feuling, seconded by Hammerschmidt, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Hammerschmidt, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 12/15/2014 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 15001 – 15014 in the amount of $18,505.59, net payroll of $4,103.82 totaling $22,609.41 with a transfer of funds from savings in the amount of $20,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: none
PLANNING AND ZONING: Zoning Administrator Oleson presented a fee schedule for 2015. He recommended changes to the septic and interim use permit fees. He noted the county has a more extensive breakdown for their septic permit fees and suggested the town’s fee structure reflect the county’s. He also reported the planning commission recommended the town consider charging a separate fee for temporary second dwellings under the interim use category. Their recommendation was to 1) reduce the fee to $200; 2) to eliminate the site visit requirement by the planning commission; and 3) record the decision with the recorder’s office. Niskanen, seconded by Hammerschmidt, made a motion to approve the fee schedule for 2015 with the recommended changes as indicated effective immediately. Motion carried unanimously.
Oleson provided an update on the DRT meeting regarding Lake Jessie Meadows. He reported the two main questions revolved around 1) the sewer district’s taking responsibility for the sewer system, and 2) the township assuming responsibility for the road. He noted the sewer district did not express interest. Chairman Alstead asked why the owner wants the township to take over the road. Engineer Kuhn stated the owners think it will better enable them to sell lots. Kuhn commented that the owners may need to re-plat; however, they do not want to change the density. Engineer Kuhn and Zoning Administrator Oleson to follow up with the owners on anticipated cost sharing, such as core samples, etc., and report back to the board.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn presented two quotes for the Neewana Beach Road improvements. Braun Intertec quoted $4,886 and Terracon quoted $3,850. Feuling, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to accept Terracon’s quote of $3,850.00 for completing the Neewana Beach Road project. Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS: The Christmas party was rescheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Geneva Grill.
NEW BUSINESS: Treasurer Billmark explained the differences in claiming mileage reimbursement for board meetings as opposed to all other occurrences.
Being no further business, Hammerschmidt, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2015
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Bryon Alstead, Chairman