Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of 5-01-2006
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 1st Day of May 2006.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were; Joel Dahlheimer, Louis Ross, Bryon Alstead, 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.
Casper, seconded by Ross, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Alstead, seconded by Ross, made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2006 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Ross, seconded by Alstead, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 6128, 6130-6138 in the amount of $14,983.83 and payroll in the amount of $3,414.07 for a total amount of $18,398.00 and to authorize the transfer of $17,000.00 from the savings into the checking account. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: Chairman Thalman reported that there appears to be a buildup of sediment at the entrance into the Stormwater retention pond in Wildflower Estates. Engineer Kuhn and Clerk Raisanen will determine if the township or the developer is responsible for the maintenance of the pond.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn reported that there are some significant sub grade issues on the roads in the Golden Gate area which may require some additional fill to correct that was not part of the original bid for the project. The project allows 200 cu yds of fill; however, it may require up to 2,700 cu yds. The actual amount will be negotiated after the contractor begins construction and the sub grade quality can be determined.
Engineer Kuhn reported that there are significant frost boils in the roads in Erickson Heritage and he recommends that a change order be attached to the Carneva Acres overlay project to provide for some patches to the roads.
Engineer Kuhn reported that there are other roads where frost boils have occurred and will have to be addressed in the future.
Casper, seconded by Alstead, authorized Clerk Raisanen to advertise for gravel quotes in the quantities recommended by Engineer Kuhn. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS: Dennis Stark, Fire Marshal, provided the board a map showing the possible location of two additional warning sirens in Alexandria Township. The board directed Clerk Raisanen to obtain quotes for additional warning sirens.
Chairman Thalman reported that the Joint Zoning board denied the plat that was being proposed by the Lake LeHommeDieu swimming beach because the uncertainty of the easement that MNDOT has in the area.
The board discussed the proposed LeHommeDieu Ridge plat. Engineer Kuhn reported that the drainage calculations meet the PCA specifications and the two cul-de-sacs have been replaced with a circular drive. Supervisor Casper expressed concern about the length of the road with only one access point into the plat.
The zoning sub-committee is considering forwarding a proposed interim ordinance on Stormwater management for the board’s consideration.
The Board discussed a citizen appointment to LAR. Alstead, seconded by Ross, made a motion to appoint Jody Gray to represent Alexandria Township on the LAR Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Thalman and Supervisor Alstead reported that they had attended a meeting to discuss the possibility of a Joint Powers agreement for the management of regional parks and recreation.
Being no further business Casper, seconded by Alstead, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted…..
Gregg Raisanen, Clerk
Approved this _____ day of _________, 2006
Roger Thalman, Chairman