Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of 3-20-2006
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 20th Day of March 2006.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were, Joel Dahlheimer, Louis Ross, Jim Casper, and Roger Thalman. Also present were Gregg Raisanen, Clerk and Mona Billmark, Treasurer. As said members formed a quorum and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Thalman at 7:30 PM.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Casper, made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of discussion of the Wilderness Ridge Retention pond and Land and Resources. Motion carried unanimously.
Casper, seconded by Ross, made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2006 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Ross, seconded by Casper, made a motion to authorize payment of the bills in the amount of $5,295.32. Motion carried unanimously.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn reported that he had completed the Plans and Specs for the Carneva Acres blacktop overlay project and recommended that the project be advertised with a bid opening on April 25, 2006. After discussion, he was directed to speak with County Engineer Robley to determine if this project could be combined with any county project prior to proceeding with the advertisement of the project.
Engineer Kuhn reported that he has not received a copy of a suitable plan that details the drainage for the Le Homme Dieu Ridge plat therefore he has been unable to determine the adequacy of the drainage calculations. Supervisor Casper also expressed concern about the length of the proposed cul-de-sac in the proposed plat. The supervisors were in consensus that the application for this plat was not complete; therefore, they will recommend tabling at the Planning Commission hearing.
The board discussed the proposed split for the Berg property and expressed no concerns about the request.
The board discussed the proposed PUD for the Larceno property along Hwy. 29.
OLD BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen reported that he had received a correspondence from Attorney Haseman indicating that state statutes require a minimum holding period for impounded animals of 5 business days. Clerk Raisanen will determine how much money was spent on dogs and cats in 2005 for the board’s consideration at the next meeting.
Clerk Raisanen read a letter received by Attorney Haseman from Attorney Johnston regarding the Wilderness Ridge retention pond property and a draft of a letter from Attorney Haseman. Attorney Haseman recommended that the board require an affidavit as well as the quit claim deed for the property. The board was in consensus to have Attorney Haseman send the letter as drafted.
NEW BUSINESS: Ben Oleson, CGI, was present and provided the board a draft of a letter to be sent to Douglas County outlining the steps that Alexandria Township intends on pursing in regard to future planning and zoning functions. The board was in consensus to send the letter as drafted with Chairman Thalman’s signature.
The board was in agreement to send a draft of the comprehensive plan to Attorney Kristen Carr for her review.
The board discussed the idea of requiring community wells in large plats. Although the idea may have merit, the board was in agreement to not pursue this at the present time.
Ben Oleson reported that copies of the comprehensive plan have been sent to neighboring communities and other entities for their review.
Clerk Raisanen reported that he had advertised in the Echo Press for request for proposals for the summer road maintenance contract. In addition, he reported that he had spoken with Mr. Dave Kenney from the State Auditor’s office twice to discuss the need for bids or if using an RFP was possible. He had not returned a call as of the meeting time.
Clerk Raisanen reported that he had received unsolicited quotes for park maintenance from four different companies. The board directed Clerk Raisanen to provide those quotes for their consideration at the next board meeting.
Clerk Raisanen reported that the township’s sharp printer has quit working property and it is not worth fixing. Ross, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to authorize Clerk Raisanen to dispose of the Sharp printer. Motion carried unanimously.
Ross, seconded by Casper, made a motion to relocate the township board meetings to the new conference room located at 610 Fillmore Street as approve by the citizen’s at the annual town meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The board authorized the Clerk to send a letter to Good Shepherd Church congregation, thanking them for the use of their facility during the past 4 years and to authorize giving them a donation for $300.00 for the use of the facility during the first 3 months of the present year.
Being no further business Ross, seconded by Casper, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:55PM.
Respectfully Submitted…..
Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this _____ day of _________, 2006
Roger Thalman, Chairman