Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of June 1, 2026
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 1st day of June 2026 at The Hub on Broadway Conference Room, 203 Broadway Street, and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Jeff Oberg, 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.
Oberg, seconded by Butz, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 5/18/2026 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Wright, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 26343 – 26348 in the amount of $53,089.95, net payroll $5,038.60, EFTPS $2,167.87 totaling $60,296.42 with a transfer from savings of $60,000. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: none
PLANNING AND ZONING:
Dropik property. Zoning Administrator Oleson reported he has been in touch with Brian Kraemer regarding the Dropik property clean up. Mr. Kraemer had initially indicated he was available either this week or next week to view the property. Since that conversation, Mr. Kraemer’s child has been hospitalized, so he is not sure of the timeline. The next step will be to meet onsite.
Supervisor Oberg asked if we had an estimate on clean up costs. Oleson stated that whatever remuneration the company recoups from the disposition of the inventory will be deducted from the estimate. Bottom line is that there may be no cost to the township.
Oleson mentioned that once removal commences, the township needs to have available a copy of the court order.
Consensus to have Supervisor Wright and Oleson meet with Mr. Kraemer onsite. If Wright is unavailable, any board member can meet in his place. Oberg, seconded by Butz, made a motion that any board member is authorized to act as the township board’s representative and can sign the quote to be provided by Mr. Kraemer. Motion approved.
Green Acres. Oleson reported he had viewed and taken pictures of the property at 3321 Lake Victoria SE that is in violation of our zoning ordinance. He mentioned some areas have been cleared since the last viewing.
Oberg stated he felt the homeowner was running a home-based business and should obtain a permit.
Oleson said the hoop buildings have not been permitted. He also mentioned the landowner has chickens. Oleson will contact the landowner about getting the property back into compliance.
W. Lake Jessie Drive home business violation. Oleson stated he’d sent a letter to the homeowner, as it appears he is running a home business without the appropriate permit. Consensus to have the clerk write a follow up letter.
Gerald Patrick’s land. Oleson reported he had been in contact with Mr. Patrick’s daughter and they have accomplished a considerable amount of clean up. Consensus to have Oleson send a follow up letter regarding the remainder of items to be disposed.
Judd Hoff property. Oleson stated the township attorney is starting the legal process.
Potential conflict of interest. Oleson reported he wished to disclose to the Board that his son has begun working for a local landscaper. Consensus that this does not represent a conflict of interest.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: none
OLD BUSINESS:. none
NEW BUSINESS: Meuwissen reported the township had been notified that they were responsible for a portion of the build-out costs for the 203 Broadway Street renovation. Further discussion was tabled until the next meeting.
Being no further business, Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mark Meuwissen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2026
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Rod Eldevik, Chairman