Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of June 20, 2016
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 20th day of June, 2016 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 324 Broadway.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Jul Feuling, Jeff Oberg, Joel Dahlheimer, Rod Eldevik and Russell Niskanen. Also present were Gregg Raisanen, Clerk, and Mona Billmark, Treasurer. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chair Feuling at 6:00 p.m.
Niskanen, seconded by Eldevik, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Oberg, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 6/06/2016 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Eldevik, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 16107 – 16114 in the amount of $57,104.23, net payroll $147.76, EFTPS $1,046.93, totaling $58,298.92 with an authorization of $58,000.00 transfer of funds from savings into checking. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: None
PLANNING AND ZONING: The board considered the request to vacate an easement located on Lot 3, Block 2, Burgen Terrace. The easement was recorded for the purpose of a turn-around prior to the road being extended and since that has occurred, there is no public need for the easement any longer. Eldevik, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to adopt Resolution 16-02, a resolution granting release of a turnaround easement. For: Oberg, Dahlheimer, Feuling, Eldevik, Niskanen. Motion carried.
The regular board meeting was recessed at 6:10 for an executive session with Attorney Paul Johnson to discuss litigation regarding the Zunker Scrapyard.
The board meeting was reconvened at 6:40 PM. Feuling, seconded by Oberg, made a motion to direct Attorney Johnson to draft a proposed amended settlement agreement with Richard and Judy Zunker. For: Oberg, Dahlheimer, Feuling, Eldevik, Niskanen. Motion carried.
Clerk Raisanen reported the township was approached about the possibility of purchasing the lot on Neewana Beach Road which the township obtained by gift from Matt Zimmerman. The potential buyer is interested in building a garage on the property. The board was in consensus to not consider the offer due to flooding concerns in the past.
Zoning Administrator Oleson reported he had contacted the owner of the cabinet business located across from Jack’s Family Recycling. The owner indicated he has been in business for 11 years and had contacted and been granted permission from the county prior to starting the business. Ben will research if there is any evidence of Douglas County’s approval; if not, the owner will need to apply for an interim use permit through the township.
Zoning Administrator Oleson will review the City of Alexandria’s junk ordinance and will provide copies of the current zoning ordinance which outlines current regulations.
Zoning Administrator Oleson reported that he has been in contact with Kevin Bauman regarding signage as it pertains to a home occupation.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn provided two written quotes for 5,000 tons of gravel submitted by Central Specialties and Mark Lee Excavating. Central Specialties quoted $53,100.00 and Mark Lee quoted $52,000.00. Dahlheimer, seconded by Feuling, made a motion to accept the written quote submitted by Central Specialties for 5,000 tons of class 5 gravel in the amount of $53,100. Motion carried unanimously.
Supervisor Niskanen and Engineer Kuhn will view a damaged curb off of Apache Lane.
Engineer Kuhn reported he was going to contact the contractor who is striping Neewana Beach Road to request they also stripe Liberty Road as the unit price was competitive and the contractor will be in the vicinity when they stripe Neewana Beach Road.
The board discussed the” adopt a highway” form and made minor changes.
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: None
Being no further business, Oberg, seconded by Eldevik, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2016
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Jul Feuling, Chair