Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of March 4, 2013
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 4th day of March, 2013 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Joel Dahlheimer, Jul Feuling, Russell Niskanen, and Bryon Alstead. 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 Alstead at 6:00 p.m.
Feuling, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to adopt the agenda with discussion of LAR under new business. Motion carried unanimously.
Niskanen, seconded by Feuling, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 02/20/2013 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 13040-13049 in the amount of $20,784.62, net payroll $2,759.28, totaling $23,543.90. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: None
PLANNING AND ZONING: The board discussed the conditional use permit application for G&M Advantage Auto Outlet, Inc. located at 3505 State Highway 27E (new County Rd. 82). The purpose of the application is to increase the number of display cars from 15 to 60. Zoning Administrator Oleson reported that the planning commission recommended approval with 7 conditions, including that the number of display vehicles be restricted to a maximum of 50. This area is zoned commercial. Niskanen, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to approve the conditional use permit for G&M Advantage Auto Outlet, Inc. with the 7 conditions listed in the staff report. For: Niskanen, Feuling, Dahlheimer, Alstead. Against: None. Motion carried unanimously.
The town board discussed possible candidates for the open position on the planning commission. Dahlheimer, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to appoint Billie Dropik to the Planning Commission to serve the remainder of the term vacated by John Knowles. For: Niskanen, Feuling, Dahlheimer, Alstead. Against: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Zoning Administrator Oleson reported that he had met with Kathy Hodges, owner of Jack’s Family Recycling, to discuss additional screening at the recycling operation. She had indicated that the additional screening would cost $7,000.00 and that she would be unable to complete at this time. The board was in consensus to have Ms. Hodges come to a future meeting to discuss the possible ramifications if she is not able to modify the screening plan. The operation has not been in compliance with the conditions set forth in the conditional use permit.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: None
NEW BUSINESS: Clerk Raisanen reported that a sign replacement recommendation has been prepared and it will be brought to the next board meeting for their consideration.
Clerk Raisanen presented the proposed 2014 budget that had been prepared by the budget committee. Total budget of $724,676 was recommended compared to the 2013 budget of $765,500, which represents a 5.3% decrease. Total levy recommended to support this budget is $523,603 compared to $622,292, a 15.6% decrease. Dahlheimer, seconded by Feuling, made a motion to recommend to the voters at the annual meeting a $523,603 levy for 2013 payable in 2014. Motion carried unanimously.
The board discussed the current status of LAR and the services that are provided. Dues from Alexandria Township have decreased because of the annexation of residents into the City of Alexandria.
Being no further business, Feuling, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2013
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Bryon Alstead, Chairman