Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of July 6, 2026
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 6th day of July, 2026 at The Hub on Broadway Conference Room, 203 Broadway Street, and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Joel Dahlheimer, Rod Eldevik, Dennis Butz and Jerry Wright. Also present were Mark Meuwissen, Clerk, and Eli Biggers, Treasurer. As said members formed a quorum, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Eldevik at 6:00 p.m.
Wright, seconded by Butz, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Butz, seconded by Wright, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 6/15/2026 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 26359 – 26377 in the amount of $135,039.65, net payroll $11,054.58 totaling $146,094.23. Chairman Eldevik queried if a transfer from savings should be included. Clerk Meuwissen stated the board should authorize a transfer of $146,000. Motion amended to include the transfer. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: none
PLANNING AND ZONING:
Dropik property. Zoning Administrator Oleson reported he, Chairman Eldevik, and Supervisor Wright made a site visit to the Dropik property. He said it appeared the number of vehicles was down to approximately 20 cars. Consensus to conduct another site visit on Friday, July 10th. Due to the number of cars onsite having changed so significantly, the township determined they need to cancel Kraemer regarding the removal for this week and come up with another plan. Oleson to contact Kraemer.
Lake Jessie property. Oleson reported a landowner on E. Lake Jessie inquired about combining two cargo containers and converting them into a shed. The landowner would incorporate windows and doors and build a roof over it. Presently, the township’s ordinance does not allow cargo containers in shoreland. Oleson said he contacted the township’s building official, who responded that engineering would be necessary in order to meet building code. Consensus of the board is that the structure be called an accessory building (versus a garage), meet setbacks, cannot look like a cargo container, and must meet code. Discussion died for lack of a motion. Oleson to communicate to the landowner that this situation would not be allowed.
Hoff property. Oleson reported the township attorney has been following up on this issue. He noted the landowner has cleaned up some debris.
Bernie Rachel’s resort site. The landowner said he will remove the debris by winter. Consensus of the board is to have Oleson give the landowner a deadline.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Chairman Eldevik reported there are areas in the township needing patching. Supervisor Dahlheimer and Chairman Eldevik will check the punch list for specific areas.
OLD BUSINESS: Administrative Assistant Fulghum reported The Hub had received two quotes for security cameras: Heartland Security in the amount of $2,995 and from Royce Martin for $1,850. The Board directed Fulghum to inquire as to the cost for additional cameras. Consensus of the board to table until the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: none
Being no further business, Chairman Eldevik adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mark Meuwissen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2026
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Rod Eldevik, Chairman