Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of June 21, 2023
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 21st day of June, 2023 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 324 Broadway, and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Rod Eldevik, Dennis Butz, Jeff Oberg, Joel Dahlheimer, and Jerry Wright. Also present was Mona Billmark, Treasurer, with Gregg Raisanen, Clerk attending via teleconference. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Eldevik at 6:00 p.m.
Oberg, seconded by Wright, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of discussion regarding additional fill on a lot off of E. Lake Geneva Road under New Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Oberg, seconded by Butz, made a motion to approve the minutes from the 6/5//23 regular board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Butz, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 23098 – 23106 in the amount of $26,482.30, ETFPS $4,569.55, Net Payroll 701.86 totaling $31,753.71.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: Paul Thompson, 3803 E Burgen Road, was present and expressed concern about the drainage from his lots, 13 and 14, across the street. He requested the road ditch be cleaned to permit additional drainage from the lots. Supervisor Dahlheimer will meet with Alden Just and Mr. Thompson to view the ditch.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Zoning Administrator Oleson presented the revised zoning ordinance amendments for adoption. Oberg, seconded by Wright, made a motion to approve Resolution 23-04, a resolution adopting Zoning ordinance 137 and repealing ordinance 134; approve Resolution 23-05, a resolution adopting a summary of ordinance 137 for publication and approve Resolution 23-06, a resolution adopting changes to the comprehensive land use plan as amended. For: Wright, Butz, Dahlheimer, Oberg, Eldevik. Against: none. Motion carried.
Zoning Administrator Oleson reported he and Clerk Raisanen met with Attorney Troy Gilchrist to discuss township-related issues. Oleson provided Attorney Gilchrist a summary of actions to date regarding the Billy Dropik property and sent him the court order along with all the signed agreements to date related to the storage of vehicles and other junk at his property. They also discussed the township’s ability to pass a moratorium to restrict the sale of cannabis until the rules have been finalized by the Office of Cannabis Management. A public hearing would have to be held to implement the moratorium.
Zoning Administrator Oleson viewed the fill activity at 1804 E. Lake Geneva Road. Supervisor Wright has expressed concern the fill might cause drainage problems in the future. Zoning Administrator Oleson reported no permit has been issued; however, it would not be needed until 50 yards of material has been filled. Supervisors Dahlheimer and Wright, along with Zoning Administrator Oleson, will speak with the landowner.
Supervisor Wright reported the adjacent landowner to 1804 E. Lake Geneva Road requested township assistance with removal of debris from the drainage on his property. He proposed removing material from the drainage area and inquired if the township would be willing to haul the material away. No action taken by the board on the request.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: The board discussed dust control on gravel roads due to a number of phone calls. Supervisor Dahlheimer reported Alden Just is having difficulty obtaining calcium chloride and a couple of deliveries have been cancelled. He will apply chloride as soon as he receives additional product.
Engineer Kuhn presented quotes for pavement patching. He recommended a ½ inch skin patch over Liberty Road and received three quotes for the work. Ferguson Brothers quoted $83,094.00, Mark Lee $89,464.00, and Joe Riley $128,238.00. He also received quotes for a 1” skin course that was approximately twice the cost. The board questioned the effectiveness of a thin layer over the surface. Engineer Kuhn reported other municipalities have had success for up to five years after installation. Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to accept the low quote submitted by Ferguson Brothers for the installation of a ½” skin blacktop coat over Liberty Road. Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS: Supervisor Wright presented a quote of $3,177.09 for a standing desk station for the township office. Wright, seconded by Butz, made a motion to approve a standing desk station for the township office at the quoted amount. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS: None
Being no further business, Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2023
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Rod Eldevik, Chairman