Alexandria Township
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Minutes of the meeting of May 20, 2013
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Alexandria Township was held on the 20th day of May, 2013 at the Alexandria Township Conference Room, 610 Fillmore Street.
ROLL CALL: Supervisors present were Bryon Alstead, Jul Feuling, Lyle Hammerschmidt, Joel Dahlheimer and Russell Niskanen. Also present were Bonnie Fulghum, Deputy 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.
Niskanen, seconded by Hammerschmidt, made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Hammerschmidt, seconded by Feuling, made a motion to approve the minutes of the 05/06/2013 regular board meeting with the following corrections under Planning and Zoning. 1) first sentence to read: “…was present to discuss violations of the CUP conditions and…”; 2) after the third sentence insert: “She also stated JFRC will be processing metals and e-waste only from this point forward.”; 3) regarding the clean-up plan, change the timeframe to reflect “2 – 3 weeks”; and 4) the last sentence to read: “…will meet with the board at their first meeting in June….” Roll: Niskanen – yes, Hammerschmidt – yes, Feuling – yes, Dahlheimer – yes, Alstead – yes. Opposed: none.
Dahlheimer, seconded by Niskanen, made a motion to authorize payment of claims 13102 – 13108 in the amount of $3,683.35, EFTPS $1,073.86 totaling $4,757.21 with no transfer of funds from savings. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN’S CONCERNS: none
PLANNING AND ZONING: Deputy Clerk Fulghum reported on permit activity for 2013 to date (encompassing building, mechanical and plumbing permits). We collected $9,350.14, a 7-1/2% increase over 2012’s total at this time of $8,702.02. The number of permits issued for 2013 is 43, compared to 2012’s total of 40.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Engineer Kuhn reported we had received two written quotes for gravel. Central Specialties quoted $8.65/ton for a total of $43,250; Mark Lee Excavating quoted $7.50/ton for a total of $37,500. Motion by Niskanen, seconded by Hammerschmidt, to award the gravel contract to Mark Lee Excavating at $7.50/ton. Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Clerk Fulghum asked Engineer Kuhn to recap for the board the comparison he had made last year between magnesium and calcium chloride. Engineer Kuhn explained that even though magnesium chloride may be more environmentally friendly, he still recommends the use of calcium chloride due to cost.
Supervisor Niskanen reported that we have already received complaints of dry conditions for 50th Avenue. He will be monitoring the situation.
Chairman Alstead reported that a resident on Ranchwood Circle expressed concerns about drainage.
OLD BUSINESS: Deputy Clerk Fulghum reported we received one quote for calcium chloride. Alden Just Road Maintenance quoted $.097/gal. The county has contracted at $.928/gal. Motion by Feuling, seconded by Dahlheimer, to award the calcium chloride contract to Alden Just Road Maintenance at $.097/gal. Motion carried unanimously.
Supervisor Niskanen inquired as to striping. Engineer Kuhn stated we requested inclusion in the county’s 2013 striping plan. Our roads for striping this year include Liberty Road (State Hwy 29 to County Rd 73) and Maple Drive (CSAH 81 to Queens Rd).
NEW BUSINESS: Supervisor Niskanen reported on the county highway meeting. He said it primarily centered on the roundabout to be implemented south of the freeway on State Highway 29. The county engineer stated we are still waiting on the state to turn over roads to the county. Once that process is complete, the county will turn over roads to the township.
Supervisor Feuling asked if Engineer Kuhn had reviewed the Phase 1 report regarding the jurisdictional realignment study. Engineer Kuhn to review and report back to the board.
Being no further business, Hammerschmidt, seconded by Dahlheimer, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted….
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Bonnie Fulghum, Deputy Clerk
Approved this ____ day of ________, 2013
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Bryon Alstead, Chairman