Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of May 18, 2026
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 18th day of May at The Hub on Broadway Conference Room, 203 Broadway Street, and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Jeff Oberg, Joel Dahlheimer, Rod Eldevik, and Dennis Butz. Also present was Mark Meuwissen, Clerk. As said members formed a quorum, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Eldevik at 6:00 p.m.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Butz, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 5/4/2026 regular board meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 26333 – 26341 in the amount of $8,169.76 with a transfer from savings of $8,000.00. Clerk Meuwissen remarked that the numbering sequence of the claims was changed from 25XXX to 26XXX to reflect the change in the calendar year. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: none
PLANNING AND ZONING: Zoning Administrator Oleson presented a conditional use request submitted by Marvin Kulzer to allow the expansion of a feedlot from a limit of 15 animal units to a limit of 49 animal units. The feedlot is located in the Rural Conservation Residential zoning district.
Oberg requested clarification on how many animals would be located at the feedlot at any point in time. Oleson explained that the limit of 49 is consistent with what would have been allowed if the site had been registered with the County prior to the time the township took over zoning administration from the County. Mr. Kulzer stated he would usually have less than the maximum 49 animal units because the herd would be split between two properties. The only time all the animals would be on his property would be during the winter months. Oberg expressed concern that a conditional use permit doesn’t have a time limit and it might not be in the best interest of the township to allow this conditional use in the extended future.
Oberg, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to approve the application as an interim use permit based on the findings of fact and recommendation of the planning commission with modifications to include additional conditions limiting the length of the permit to 12 years and voiding the permit upon transfer of ownership. After discussion, Oberg, seconded by Dahlheimer, amended the motion to change the conditional use permit to an interim use permit with the same added conditions of a time limitation and voiding of the permit upon transfer of ownership. Roll: Oberg, Dahlheimer, Butz, Eldevik – Yes. Motion carried.
Oleson presented an interim use request submitted by Edward Herrmann to allow outdoor storage of boat trailers during summer and boats and lifts during winter. Oberg suggested the addition of another condition, no. 10, showing a map of the proposed site & the distance from the road. Oberg also suggested removing the exception in condition no. 2 and clarifying the wording in condition no. 3 to define a screen blocking the view from Liberty Road to include a minimum of at least ten 3-foot evergreen trees. Motion by Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, to approve the interim use permit with the above discussed changes to conditions nos. 2 and 3 along with the addition of condition no. 10. Roll: Dahlheimer, Butz, Oberg, Eldevik – Yes. Motion carried.
Oleson reported it appears John Amundson, an Orthopedic Physical Therapist, is operating a business in a Residential Shoreland zoning district. Amundson previously applied for an interim use permit which was denied by the Township Board on October 20, 2025. Oleson stated the website, web search engines, and google maps all show the Pursuit Physical Therapy business to be located at 3100 W Lake Jessie Dr SE, which is Mr. Amundson’s residence. Motion by Dahlheimer, seconded by Butz, to have Oleson send a letter and contact the resident directly to request Amundson cease business operations at his residence. Motion carried unanimously.
Oleson provided the board with a summary of activity observed at the Dropik property. It appears a noticeable number of cars have been removed, but the vast majority still remain.
Engineer’s report: Engineer Kuhn provided an update on the testing of Crestwood Ridge NE in the Gavins Point development. The contractor still needs to televise two sewers, which should be completed soon. The test results received so far indicate the road does not meet all township road standards. In particular, the thickness of the overlay is less than 3 inches in most of the test locations. Kuhn believes the deficiencies noted so far can be fixed at a reasonable cost. There was consensus by the Board that Kuhn should continue tests and, at some point in the future, estimate the cost of bringing the road up to township minimum standards.
Tom Pappenfus, Ken Snyder, and Sam Lauer were in attendance representing the owners in the Gavins Point development. Pappenfus asked if there was a timeframe and intention for the township to take over the private road. The board confirmed it is still the expected outcome. Kuhn agreed to calculate an estimate of the costs by early summer so the board could decide whether to proceed with taking ownership of the private road.
OLD BUSINESS: none
New Business: Clerk Meuwissen presented the only Calcium Chloride Quote received. It was compared to the rate being paid by Douglas County and found to be reasonable. Oberg, seconded by Butz, made a motion to accept the Calcium Chloride Quote from Alden Just Maintenance at the amount quoted. Motion carried unanimously.
Meuwissen presented a renewal contract with the Douglas County Assessor’s office to perform assessing services for 2027 through 2030. Oberg, seconded by Butz, made a motion to approve the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Meuwissen presented a gambling permit request from United Way for a one-time fund raiser, on June 8th, similar to past years. Dahlheimer, seconded by Oberg, made a motion to grant the gambling permit. Motion carried.
Meuwissen presented Eli Biggers as a candidate to assume the vacant Treasurer position. Meuwissen stated Mr. Biggers has an accounting degree from Alexandria Tech & Comm College and has work experience paying bills, collecting receivables, and preparing payroll. Biggers answered questions from the Board. Motion by Oberg, seconded by Butz, to appoint Eli Biggers as Treasurer of Alexandria Township. Roll: Oberg, Butz, Dahlheimer, Eldevik – Yes. Motion carried.
Being no further business, Chair Eldevik adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mark Meuwissen, Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2026
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Rod Eldevik, Chairman